Seeking a prior Submarine FT for ILS Lead Position for Common Infrastructure System (CIS)

General Dynamics Mission Systems•VA-Manassas, VA

19d•$98,891 - $107,004•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to lead and innovate within a company committed to cutting-edge technology and national security? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we develop the solutions that empower warfighters and first responders to perform at their best. We’re currently looking for a mid-level Engineering Support Specialist Team Lead and Technical Advisor to support the Common Infrastructure Services (CIS) program. This is mission support at its core. You will lead a talented team in the creation of electronic technical documentation for submarine combat systems, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance across all ILS deliverables. Your efforts will directly impact fleet readiness, system maintainability, and the performance of some of the U.S. Navy’s most advanced undersea platforms.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of job-related 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.
Experience with IETMs, technical manual development, and documentation in accordance with DoD standards (MIL-STD-3001, 38784, 24784, 40051-2C)
Operational familiarity with SWFTS, CIS, or CCE components
Strong grasp of Navy maintenance procedures and philosophies, especially for combat systems
Experience working within Navy logistics systems such as CDMD-OA, TDMIS, or SCLSIS
Excellent technical communication, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), XML authoring tools (XMLSpy) or similar, and diagramming in Visio
Comfortable interpreting schematics, interface documentation, and system configuration artifacts

Nice To Haves

Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician (FT) with experience on Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-class submarines
Prior experience working with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, or CCE systems
Strong leadership skills and a track record of managing priorities under tight deadlines
Experience developing content in HTML, XML, PDF, and/or S1000D-compliant formats
Background in Navy training development or instructional design
Hands-on involvement in Navy test events, shipboard troubleshooting, or operational evaluations
Recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a relevant domain (e.g., combat systems integration, technical writing, or maintenance planning)
Proven conflict management skills
Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing fully proficient knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
Strong leadership skills consistent with a team-based work environment

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the development of technical manuals, installation guides, system notes, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
Provide mentorship and direction to a team of technical writers and logistics analysts
Participate in engineering design reviews, feature demos, and technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
Review and validate technical content to ensure consistency, accuracy, and usability across documentation sets
Translate complex engineering designs and system functions into operator- and maintainer-friendly documentation
Collaborate with engineers, software developers, system integrators, and Navy stakeholders to gather technical data
Develop maintenance procedures, troubleshooting documentation, configuration guides, and training support materials
Support Navy system testing and validation events (lab and shipboard), including documentation updates based on test outcomes
Represent the ILS team during Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), documentation reviews, and program status updates
Drive improvements in documentation practices, compliance with standards, and user experience
Some travel may be required for shipboard or lab test events.