Senior Field Engineer; Electronics - NORFOLK

The Senior Field Engineer (Electronics) provides senior-level technical leadership and engineering support to Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) in support of Aircraft Carrier Readiness Support (ACRS). This position directly supports CVN readiness, maintenance, modernization, and operational availability across all phases of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) and Global Maritime Response Plan (GMRP).

The Senior Field Engineer serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for shipboard electronic combat systems, including radar, electronic warfare (EW), and communications systems, ensuring system operability, configuration integrity, and mission capability aboard Nimitz- and Ford-class aircraft carriers. The role supports readiness operations, modernization planning and execution, integrated logistics support, and technical assessments in coordination with CNAF, TYCOMs, ship’s force, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), and other Navy stakeholders.

• Provide senior engineering expertise for shipboard electronic combat systems, including radar, electronic warfare, communications, and associated support systems.

• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and technical assessments to evaluate operational readiness, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

• Support diagnostics activities (excluding restricted nuclear systems) to improve system reliability, availability, and maintenance effectiveness.

• Assist in antenna assessments, bonding and grounding inspections, and communications system testing in accordance with MIL-STD and NAVSEA requirements.

• Support CNAF CVN Readiness Operations Center (ROC) activities by assessing electronic system readiness and mission capability.

• Track system availability and casualty trends and provide input to readiness reporting, analysis, and decision-making.

• Participate in Carrier Readiness Calls (CRC) and readiness reviews to improve data accuracy and coordination across fleet stakeholders.

• Assist in predictive maintenance and data-driven readiness initiatives to reduce unscheduled downtime and improve system availability.

• Support integrated modernization and repair work package planning for aircraft carrier availabilities.

• Participate in design reviews of Ship Change Documents (SCDs), alteration packages, and modernization proposals related to electronic systems.

• Provide technical input for Life Cycle Maintenance Plans (LCMPs), Availability Work Packages (AWPs), and Justification Cost Forms (JCFs).

• Support modernization execution, tracking installation progress, validating completion, and capturing lessons learned.

• Support configuration data management (CDM) for shipboard electronic systems, ensuring logistics and configuration data accurately reflects shipboard installations.

• Assist with ILS assessments, shipboard validations, and reconciliation of configuration records.

• Support development and maintenance of technical documentation, logistics products, and training materials related to electronic systems.

• Utilize Navy data environments and logistics systems to analyze readiness, maintenance history, and supportability.

• Provide technical oversight and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff supporting CVN electronic systems.

• Coordinate with ship’s force, TYCOM staff, NAVSEA, RMCs, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and readiness issues.

• Support training initiatives by providing technical instruction, mentoring, and on-the-job training to shipboard personnel as required.

• Ensure all engineering and technical support activities comply with NAVSEA instructions, CNAF policies, and applicable safety and environmental regulations.

• Adhere to contract limitations regarding nuclear propulsion systems, radiation-controlled areas, and restricted diagnostics.

• Support damage control, fire safety (NAVSEA 8010), and shipboard safety initiatives as they relate to electronic systems.