Submarine Fleet Subject Matter Expert – BYG-1 ILS Team

Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

We are looking for a prior Fire Control Technician (Submarines) with at least 6 years onboard U.S. Navy Submarines to help design, develop and deliver support products for the Tactical Control System AN/BYG-1 Submarine Fire Control System. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience with the submarine fleet combat system, AN/BYG-1.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?
We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.
Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you’ll design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development, analyze effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources and design systems, software and equipment layout. Participating on the engineering work team, you’ll develop, implement, install, test, modify and/or operate complex equipment and systems as well as support other team members concerning experiment design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues.

What you’ll experience:

• Review and provide feedback on draft and preliminary maintenance documents and technical manuals
• Validate test procedures during testing events both in the lab and on submarines, sometimes requiring shift work
• Create operations and maintenance procedures for technical manuals and training documents
• Travel to support Navy customers in a lab based environment
• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Familiarity with maintenance and troubleshooting procedures; experience writing procedures a plus.
• Ability to prepare documentation in a variety of formats (e.g. .doc, .PDF, HTML and XML).
• Familiarity with military documentation and current DoD specifications and standards including, but not limited to, MIL-STD-1472, Tag-Out User’s Manual, and MIL-STD-236
• Experience developing military curriculum and/or giving military training required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel a must)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of military/commercial requirements/specifications

What sets you apart:

• Previous Navy experience onboard U.S Navy Submarines is a must
• Qualified FTOW (Fire Control Technician Of the Watch)
• Previous experience developing Navy training documents and material
• Employs Instructional Design practices to design curriculum to support operations and maintenance training
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work well under pressure
• Proven conflict management skills
• Demonstrated skills consistent with a team-based work environment
• Qualified Master Training Specialist - not required, but is a plus
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel and perform duties onboard naval vessels or in lab environments.

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site, no telework opportunities with this position.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas VA facility.

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This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

USD $111,493.00 - USD $123,687.00 /Yr.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans