Fire Control Technician

This role combines fire control test subject matter expertise with hands-on hardware engineering to support advanced submarine training systems for the US Navy and Royal Australian Navy. You will work on fast-paced, cutting-edge trainer programs that often integrate software builds and capabilities ahead of their deployment to the operational submarine fleet. The position is based on site in Manassas, VA, with regular travel to Navy bases and international locations to install, test, and support training systems.

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to prepare submarine training systems for delivery.

• Create and implement system verification test documentation at customer sites to validate and sell off deliverable systems.

• Instruct customers, users, and internal personnel in the operation and maintenance of training systems, providing expert technical guidance.

• Participate in tactical planning and system design activities, including attending system operation demonstrations at industry partner locations.

• Design, develop, analyze, and troubleshoot systems, applying technical skills during research and product development efforts.

• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot development hardware supporting submarine training systems.

• Support the design and implementation of hardware infrastructure required for trainer and network environments.

• Collaborate effectively within the engineering team and support colleagues with design, materials, equipment setup, maintenance, and related technical issues.

• Maintain accurate hardware inventory records and document all hardware configuration changes.

• Support analysis of power and cooling requirements for server room sustainment and overall system reliability.

• Test software builds and participate in installation activities for submarine trainer programs, including modernization trainers deployed to Navy schoolhouses.

• Support remote patching and troubleshooting activities within the trainer network environment.

• Build strong internal and external working relationships to facilitate successful system deployment and support.

• Show initiative and exercise independent judgment in planning and executing assignments with minimal direction.

• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Apply effective problem-solving skills to resolve process and technical issues in both laboratory and field environments.

• Travel approximately 10% of the time to domestic and international sites for installation, testing, and customer support.

• Expert knowledge of the AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System.

• Experience working with the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS) community.

• Significant experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network and computer hardware.

• Prior experience as a Submarine Fire Control Technician (FT).

• Ability to build effective internal and external working relationships.

• Demonstrated initiative, independent judgment, and ability to execute projects with limited supervision.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven problem-solving skills for resolving process and technical issues.

• Ability and willingness to travel at least 10% of the time, including multi-week trips.

• Bachelors or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized field, or equivalent (4 years of job-related experience).

• Additional 2+ years of job-related experience or a Masters degree in a relevant field.

• Eligibility for and possession of a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.

• Ability to meet U.S. Government eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• U.S. citizenship, due to the nature of work performed within secure facilities.

• Experience with Navy submarine design.

• Experience with MPA, NECDIS, Strike, and ISAT systems.

• Experience with AN/BVY-1 systems.

• Experience with AN/BQQ-10 systems.

• Experience with AN/BLQ-10 systems.

• Basic Linux command line navigation skills.

• Hands-on experience with submarine fire control test activities, preferably gained on a submarine.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with customers, users, and engineering teams.

• Experience installing and troubleshooting complex hardware environments, including server and network infrastructure.

• Comfort…