Senior Engineering Support Specialist - U.S. Navy Submarine Sonar Technician; STS
Job in
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23321, USA
Listed on 2026-06-04
Listing for:
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 0 years of experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required
Responsibilities for this Position
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what's possible. Here you'll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?
We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.
Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you'll design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development, analyze effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources and design systems, software and equipment layout. Participating on the engineering work team, you'll develop, implement, install, test, modify and/or operate complex equipment and systems as well as support other team members concerning experiment design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues.
Job Summary
General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking an experienced former US Navy Submarine Sonar Technician to join our team as a Senior Engineering Support Specialist. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining the AN/BQQ-10 sonar system, with a deep understanding of its installation, operation, and life cycle support requirements. Candidates should have demonstrated proficiency in developing training materials for submarine sonar systems, as well as hands-on experience creating, navigating, and utilizing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
This role supports the development and delivery of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) products for the US Navy, and we are looking for someone who can bring real-world fleet experience and technical expertise to our team. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
What You'll Do
- Direct and assist with procedure development, troubleshooting, and maintenance at Land-Based Test Sites (LBTS) and onboard US Navy Submarines
- Review and provide input/feedback on draft and preliminary MIP/MRCs and technical documentation as needed
- Validate and test procedures during testing events in the lab and aboard submarines, which may require shift work to complete
- Develop operations and maintenance procedures for incorporation into electronic technical manuals (ETMs) using engineering source documents and materials gathered from engineering teams
- Develop and deliver operations and maintenance training using MS Office products to support the AN/BQQ-10 sonar system
- Develop electronic technical manuals to support O-Level operations and maintenance using principles of agile development
- Apply sound configuration management principles to ensure document integrity is maintained
- Maintain and develop a team concept schedule for product development
- Manage planned work forecasting in support of budget and execution planning
- Travel to support Navy customers, including duties performed onboard naval vessels in port and at sea
- 6-10 years of full-time experience in integrated logistics support, including fleet introduction, installation, test, operation, and life cycle support of the AN/BQQ-10 sonar system and/or a comparable computerized,…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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