Cruiser/Destroyer Combat Systems SME
About The Position
This position provides combat systems training, assessment, and maintenance management guidance for CG/DDG (AEGIS) platforms, covering the AEGIS CS suite, sonar, VLS, CIWS, BMD, SPY radar, network/communications, and EW systems. The SME provides operational, technical, and maintenance expertise supporting Navy mine hunting platforms, mission systems, specialized deck equipment, and associated hull maintenance requirements. This role serves as a subject matter expert responsible for supporting fleet readiness, mission effectiveness, maintenance planning, lifecycle sustainment, and operational support activities for Navy units and military auxiliary vessels. The position coordinates with ship’s force personnel, maintenance activities, government representatives, and technical support organizations to ensure mission readiness and compliance with Navy maintenance and operational standards.
Requirements
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of operational experience assigned to warships or military auxiliary vessels.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of operational experience with the technical aspects of operations and maintenance of the AEGIS Combat Systems suite. Experience level should be comparable to AEGIS Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM).
- Direct operational and maintenance experience, within the last five (5) years, involving Navy electronic warfare and countermeasures systems currently employed by the fleet.
- Direct operational and maintenance experience with AEGIS Combat Systems suite, Navy Sonar systems, VLS, CIWS, BMD, and SPY radar systems.
- Extensive experience with the technical aspects of the operations and maintenance of Navy network and communications systems, supporting systems, and interfaces with associated shipboard systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively interface with senior military leadership, civilian personnel, maintenance organizations, and technical stakeholders.
- Active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher) required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience supporting fleet readiness assessments, modernization programs, lifecycle sustainment initiatives, or waterfront maintenance activities.
- Familiarity with Navy maintenance databases, readiness reporting systems, and technical documentation processes.
- Experience supporting depot-level maintenance, shipyard operations, or specialized hull preservation programs.
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine Technology, Naval Science, Operations Management, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with ship’s force personnel, maintenance organizations, training activities, and government representatives to resolve technical and operational issues.
- Analyze system performance data, maintenance trends, readiness reports, and operational assessments to identify improvement opportunities and support mission readiness.
- Ensure compliance with Navy maintenance procedures, operational standards, engineering requirements, and safety policies.
- Support development and implementation of maintenance strategies, technical procedures, readiness initiatives, and lifecycle sustainment plans.
- Prepare technical reports, readiness evaluations, maintenance assessments, and systems status updates for leadership review.
- Provide mentorship and technical support to operations and maintenance personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
