Navigation Systems Technician

Navigation Systems Technician

As Navigation Systems Technician, you will support the U.S. Navy in the set‑up and testing of Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) on the LPD‑class ship and DDG‑class ship. The selected candidates will be interfacing with U.S. Navy civilian engineers, program managers and logisticians as well as equipment manufacturers.

• Functioning as a test technician, provide installation and testing support, development of simulation equipment, and system setups/tests
• Perform software and hardware testing while developing test procedures
• Strong focus on distance support/troubleshooting as well as on‑site support for the LPD‑class ship and DDG fleet.
• Install and debug navigation systems aboard US Navy ships
• Interface with OEMs and Vendors to prepare equipment for installation, testing and troubleshooting

• High School Diploma or Trade/Industrial School Diploma (or GED Equivalent) and/or related military experience
• Two (2) years of professional experience as an Engineering Technician
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Previous IBS or Steering Controls troubleshooting experience preferred
• Computer networking experience/familiarity
  • LAN setup/DHCP/IP configuration settings
  • TCP/IP, UDP, routing tables, network diagnostics, LAN troubleshooting
  • Linux and C/C++ experience desired
• Windows Operating System experience/familiarity
  • Windows NT/2000/XP
  • Windows setup/manipulation/troubleshooting
  • Permission settings, Group Policy, Registry manipulation
• Computer hardware experience/familiarity
  • Building PCs, PC repair, diagnosing hardware problems
  • Hard drive replacement/memory upgrades/etc.
• Experience with PLCs a plus

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 15 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state law.

In addition, LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix

A.