Engineering Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Port Hueneme, CA

27d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a LCS Mission Package General Technician at Port Hueneme Naval Station Oxnard, CA. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. The candidate will be based in Port Hueneme, Ca Naval Base and will support the LCS platforms, including travel to other domestic ports and OCONUS ports as appropriate. The selected candidate will be expected to travel 40% of the time supporting Littoral Combat Ships (LCS-class ships) and will work within the parameters and rules common to U.S. Naval vessels. Performs physically demanding work including working in tight, restricted access quarters onboard a US Navy warship and other spaces (e.g., RIB engine compartment), climbing 20 ft. ladders and standing for long periods of time on a Navy ship or pier lifting 50 lbs. or more. As required, candidates hired for a specific position must be able to pass forklift and/or Category II or III Crane operator’s physical and proficiency tests. Travel will be required to other Navy bases and deployed sites. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance and be able to travel 40% of time.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance and be able to travel 40% of time.

Nice To Haves

Formally trained, operated, and maintained Navy's Surface Warfare (SUW), Mine Countermeasure (MCM) and systems and inter-workings of the LCS Class MM program
Experience with 30mm guns on the LCS, LPD-17 Class, USMC Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) or similar chain guns is highly desired
Experience with 11m Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBS); Qualify as an operator and maintainer
Experience in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Licensed Forklift Operator
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Familiar with U.S. Naval protocol and the ability to work directly with interfaces in uniform and with engineers in other companies
Superior organizational and time management skills
Familiar with U.S. Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAF) and Tag-Out Programs
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Superior communication and collaboration skills
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

Maintenance, Mission Module Movements/Embarks and Debarks, Pre-embark Staging, Maintenance Planning, Fly-Away/Distance Support and Logistic Engineering Support.
Perform a variety of duties in Corrective Maintenance, Emergent Repair, and Preventative Maintenance involving GDMS Mission Module support of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).
Assists in the development, implementation, installs, tests, modifies and/or operates complex equipment and systems
Participates on the engineering work team and supports other team members in experimental design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues
Installs and removes MM equipment on LCS ships
Performs a variety of equipment/process operations involving an application or technical skills in a specific area (electrical, software, manufacturing, optical, etc.)
Construct, modify, debug, test and adjust a variety of tools and equipment given appropriate drawings, parts and instructions
Implements basic practical solutions for process improvement
Conducts and documents experiments under guidance of senior technician
Constructs basis tooling and fixtures to accomplish unique tasks
Works under general supervision
Work from tech manuals, vendor documentation, schematics, and engineering drawing to supports the ship’s maintenance efforts.
Be proficiency in test equipment operations, cable repair/rework, and connector repair/rework.
Additional duties may be assigned, including but not limited to logistics, material, and safety responsibilities as it relates to the Mission Modules.
Become completely familiar with their system, with the goal of becoming the Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Perform physically demanding work, to include working aloft, in tight, restricted spaces onboard LCS Platforms, climbing scaffolding, ladders and standing for long periods of time onboard a LCS ship or pier and be able to lift 50 lbs. or more.
Pass forklift operators physical and proficiency tests
Working with a team of technicians, engineers, and government staff as appropriate
Exercise creative thinking to advance our technical performance
Experience with Navy maintenance, to include Ships Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance.
Strong oral and written communication skills and be proficient with typical PC applications to include Word, Project, Excel and Access
Professional etiquette and ability to operate effectively in a distributed team environment and effectively communicate customer initiatives, strategy and mission needs