Navy Undersea Warfare Technician

Life Cycle Engineering
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
5301 Robin Hood Road (Show on map)
Mar 29, 2025
Navy Undersea Warfare Technician Position Summary: As an Undersea Warfare Technician, you will provide engineering, analytical, logistics, and technical support to the Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) C4I Systems Division branches C286 and C287, and assist Sailors in setting up, operating, and maintaining surface Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) systems through on-site and remote methods. You will be involved in system testing, installation, troubleshooting, and evaluation. This is part of future contract award. Clearance Required: Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Conduct specified engineering/technical evaluations and perform equipment functional checks. Perform installation, troubleshooting, testing, analysis, operation, maintenance, diagnosis of connectivity faults, and equipment repair for installed US Navy ASW systems specified in requirements. Provide onboard maintenance training to Ship's Force technicians in the operation, repair, maintenance, and logistics support of listed systems. Support shipboard Undersea Warfare Systems tasks, including Pre-INSURV Assessment (PIA), Combat Systems, Command, Control, Communications and Computer Readiness Assessment (C5RA), Total Ship Readiness Assessment (TSRA), Integrated Class Maintenance Plan (ICMP), Inspection and Survey (INSURV) programs and Tech Assist (T/A) events. Assist Ship's Force and government technicians in analyzing and resolving malfunctions detected during equipment operational testing. Analyze equipment review and inspection data to determine the fault source and recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective action. Suggest equipment/system engineering changes to improve quality and reliability and facilitate installation, maintenance, and repair. Report findings/discrepancies as required to the designated 286/287 Branch Supervisor via FTS, Maintenance Action Forms, written / electronic de-brief, and/or write a Technical Assistance Visit Report (TAVR). Required Education, Skills, and Experience: Minimum 5 years of full-time hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and providing logistic support of sonar or equivalent systems and subsystems; minimum of 2 years of full-time hands-on experience for junior technicians. Experience shall have been gained within the last 10 years Experience should include ONE of the following: Minimum 5 years of experience troubleshooting, evaluating, and repairing the AN/SQQ89(A)V15 Sonar System, AN/SQQ-34C CV-TSC, or USW-DSS. Minimum 3 years of full-time, hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing SQS-53 (B, C, and D) systems and subsystems, including repair/replacement of transducers and stave cables in both non-pressurized and pressurized dome environments. Experience shall have been gained within the last 5 years Minimum 3 years of full-time hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing sonar systems and subsystems, which include AN/SQR-19 and MFTA Towed Array Systems, AN/SQQ-28 Sonobuoy Receiving Systems and AN/SQQ-89 On-Board Training (OBT) systems and subsystems. Experience shall have been gained within the last 5 years Minimum of 3 years of full-time hands-on, technician-level specialized experience troubleshooting and repair of sonar auxiliary systems and subsystems, which include AN/WQC-2A underwater communications, AN/UQN-4/4A/10 Fathometers, AN/BQH-7A Bathythermographs, and AN/SLQ-25 Torpedo Defense Systems. Experience shall have been gained within the last 5 years Minimum of three (3) years hands-on experience testing transducer arrays and Cables using AN/WQM-9 or equivalent equipment. Experience shall have been gained within the last 5 years. Preferred Skills and Experience: Sonar Dome Diver certification. Have a working knowledge of at least one of the following systems: AN/SQS-53 AN/UYQ-100 (USW-DSS) MK-32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes and associated equipment Physical Demands and Expectations: Ability to work in an industrial shipboard/shipyard environment, climb shipboard ladders and wear all required safety equipment. Able to lift (up to 50lb), carry, and transport heavy equipment and materials required for the job. Able to meet U.S. Navy shiprider requirements Must be willing to travel up to 15% of the year to CONUS/OCONUS locations. 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. L IFE CYCLE E NGINEERING Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way", which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com. Mission Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential. Culture Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success. Benefits Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more... Benefits may vary by business unit and location. https://www.lce.com/why-work-at-lce/#benefits 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 their 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. 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