Engineering Support Specialist ILS - General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
Manassas, VA 20110
About the Job
Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Experience with one of the following: S1000D or XML.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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.
Applicant should have (3-5) years full-time experience in submarine fleet logistic support including experience in the fleet introduction, installation, test, operation, and life cycle support of the AN/BYG-1 combat systems and/or a computerized and computer-controlled combat system which closely resembles the AN/BYG-1 system in complexity, operation, maintenance approach and installation.
Duties Responsibilities:
- Directing and assisting procedure development, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a Lab environment and onboard US Navy Submarines.
- Provide input and comments during reviews of draft and preliminary MIP/MRCs as needed.
- Validate and test, procedures during testing events in the lab, often requiring shift work to complete.
- Develop operations and maintenance procedures for incorporation into electronic technical manuals using engineering source documents and gathering materials from engineering teams.
- Support provisioning technical data packages for AN/BYG-1.
- Develops training using MS Office products to support operations and maintenance training of the AN/BYG 1.
- Use sound configuration management principles to ensure document configuration management is maintained.
- Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Develops electronic technical manuals to support O-Level operations and maintenance using principles of agile development.
- Have a clear understanding of the agile roles and the agile mindset for rapid product development and validation.
- Have an understanding of JIRA/DOORS or some repository of standards and requirements
- Job may involve some travel to support Navy customers, which will be performed onboard naval vessels in port and at sea.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Experience with S1000D, HTML, XHTML, and XML.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products (including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
- Ability to research unfamiliar technology well enough to describe and summarize for an end-user; must be comfortable asking questions and collaborating with SMEs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
What you’ll experience:
- 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:
- A Bachelor’s of Science or Technology degree in Engineering, a related field or equivalent
- Technical competence in the setup, monitoring and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment
What sets you apart:
- Shows initiative and professionally executes projects with little direction
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.
We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
