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Army Watercraft Systems Engineer – Secret Clearance

Job in Newport News, Virginia, 23600, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Provide senior-level engineering, sustainment, modernization, and technical management support for Army Watercraft Systems
  • Support shipboard electronic and electrical systems aboard Army vessels for mission readiness, regulatory compliance, lifecycle sustainment, and communications and navigation modernization
  • Serve as a technical lead supporting CECOM C5I Sustainment government leadership
  • Provide engineering analysis, sustainment support, and modernization recommendations
  • Lead and train senior and junior technicians supporting vessel sustainment operations
  • Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for contractors and installation activities
  • Monitor readiness and operational performance of Army Watercraft Systems worldwide
  • Research obsolete systems and develop retrofit strategies and Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimates
  • Develop engineering assessments, readiness reports, and modernization documentation
  • Lead retrofit and modernization projects supporting vessel mission upgrades and regulatory compliance
  • Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Integrated Bridge Systems, navigation systems, communication systems, and GMDSS
  • Coordinate cable routing, equipment foundations, and modernization installation activities
  • Coordinate sustainment projects with Vessel Support Organizations in Hawaii, Fort Eustis, and Japan
  • Support maintenance operations at the CECOM C5I Maintenance Support Facility Annex and Integrated Lab and Training Facility
  • Travel worldwide up to 50% in support of operational missions
Requirements
  • 10+ years of related experience listed in the job qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 8 years’ experience in Marine Electronic Sustainment Repair, or degree equivalent with at least 12 years of Marine Sustainment Repair experience supporting U.S. Army, Navy, or Coast Guard vessels
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Experience supporting US Army Watercraft Systems modernization, maintenance, and repair projects
  • Experience with Integrated Bridge Systems, navigation systems, tactical and commercial communication systems, and GMDSS under SOLAS regulations
  • Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power converters, power regulators, UPS, and shipboard cabling standards
  • Experience interpreting and complying with technical configuration drawings, government regulations, and manufacturer and military technical documentation
  • Experience leading technical teams, contractors, and field installation projects
  • Strong troubleshooting, systems integration, maintenance management, and configuration control experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills supporting senior government leadership
  • Experience performing steering alignments of deep-sea and coastal vessels, including LSV, LCU, and Small Tugs
  • U.S. driver's license
  • Valid U.S. passport required within 90 days of hire
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License with Ship Radar Endorsement
  • FCC GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License
  • Anschuetz Navigation Advanced Steering or Steering 1 and 2 Certification
  • Anschutz Autopilot 5000 Series Certification
  • Anschutz Synapsis ECDIS and Radar System Certifications
  • Anschutz STD 22/STD 22 NX Gyro sphere Certification
  • Anschutz training in NSC Radar and ECDIS Systems
  • Preferred:
    Tactical Radio and Satellite Communications Training
  • Preferred: GMDSS Training
  • Preferred:
    Electrical Wiring Installation and Repair Training
  • 2D drawing experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Service Now, and WASP Inventory Cloud
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to support 25–50% travel
Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Marine Electronic Sustainment Repair, including leadership in technical teams and project management for Army Watercraft Systems. Proficient in troubleshooting, systems integration, and compliance with regulatory standards for shipboard electronic systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Marine Electronic Sustainment Repair
  • Integrated Bridge Systems
  • Electrical Distribution Systems
  • Technical Team Leadership
  • GMDSS Compliance
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Troubleshooting
  • Systems Integration
  • Maintenance Management
  • Configuration Control
  • Engineerin…
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