Sonar Engineering Support Specialist at General Dynamics Mission Systems

Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience).

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.

Put your engineering talent to the ultimate test. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced our teams often redefine what’s possible for the world. If you want to be a leader with the company that delivers smart solutions for our nation’s challenges, this is your opportunity.

This position is 100% on-site and located in Manassas, Virginia

Required:

• 5-10 years experience as a Submarine Sonar Technician (ST) operating AN/BQQ-10
• Previous SONAR Supervisor Qualified or Auxiliary Operator

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication / Configuration Management:
• Communicate project/program issues to management, as necessary
• Participate in various technical and program meetings with internal and external customers to provide status on projects supported
• Use sound configuration management principles to ensure document configuration management is maintained

• Sustainability / Reliability:
• Develops Reliability Centered Maintenance documentation to include but not limited to: Functional Block Diagrams, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC) and Maintenance Index Pages (MIP)
• Develops reliability predictions for the purpose of calculating Operational Availability (Ao), Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), and failure rates
• Develops maintainability predictions for the purpose of calculating Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
• Develops new engineering documentation
• Develop operations and maintenance procedures for incorporation into technical manuals using engineering source documents
• Develops technical manuals inputs to support O-Level operations and maintenance
• Develops wiring list using cable schematics, from to lists, and other engineering documentation
• Develops troubleshooting procedures to recover from failure modes

• Training:
• Develop operations and maintenance training using MS Office products to support operations and maintenance training
• Employs Instructional Design practices to design curriculum to support operations and maintenance training
• Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Job entails some travel to support Navy customers, which may be performed onboard naval vessels in port and at sea

What you bring to the table:

• Must have strong organizational and analytical skills as well as practical problem-solving and decision making-skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and be able to manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience with HTML/SGML/XML/S1000D
• Experience dealing with computer systems and networks
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

#LI-Hybrid

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 $71,111.60 - USD $76,944.95 /Yr.

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