Littoral Combat Ships, Fleet Support Engineer

MANTECH•San Diego, CA

1d•$98,000 - $163,100•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented LCS Fleet Support Engineer to support Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) fleet at Naval Station San Diego, California. This is an onsite role providing onboard and remote support for the Integrated Combat Management System (ICMS) and Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) aboard Independence-variant LCS vessels. The work helps ensure combat-system digital and networking capabilities support the ship’s detect-to-engage process. The engineer maintains and troubleshoots shipboard combat-system computing and networking components, supports ship crews, and provides technical assistance during testing, sea-trial preparation, and in-port and at-sea operations. The role also documents software anomalies and collaborates with military, government, engineering, and contractor stakeholders on program reviews, change control, and technical status activities. The position requires a current or active Secret clearance and extensive experience with naval warfare systems, LCS combat systems, ICMS, and shipboard maintenance. The projected compensation range is $98,000 to $163,100. MANTECH benefits may include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and optional benefit elections.

Requirements

At least 25 years of direct experience operating, administering, training, and managing complex Naval Warfare Systems.
LCS subject-matter expertise and at least 15 years of Integrated Combat Management System technical expertise involving in-service engineering, operation, testing, evaluation, maintenance, modernization, lifecycle support, and repair of LCS combat/weapon systems and associated interfaces.
Expert knowledge of the Littoral Combat Ship program, its combat systems, and communications equipment.
Extensive knowledge of shipboard maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair requirements, with more than 14 years of experience working on different Close-in Weapons System and SeaRAM baselines.
Current or active Secret clearance.
Ability to remain stationary for 50% of the time.
Frequent movement in a shipboard or test-lab environment to communicate and access resources for testing and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated and able to work independently without direct supervision.
Prior U.S. Navy experience as an Aegis Computer Network Technician is recommended and highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of the weapon system, including basic operation of all stations and consoles, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide onboard and remote support to ship’s force for the Integrated Combat Management System (ICMS) and Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) aboard Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships.
Perform computer and network maintenance on shipboard combat-system servers, routers, data buses, including fiber optics, and digital interfaces.
Conduct system diagnostics and troubleshoot hardware, software, and integration malfunctions using built-in and external test equipment.
Provide technical assistance to ship’s force regarding computer program operations, media replacement, operational functionality, and technical inquiries.
Support shipboard testing and sea-trial preparations, including hands-on assistance during in-port and at-sea operational events.
Document system and software anomalies by generating Computer Program Change Requests (CPCRs) for software baseline maintenance.
Interface and collaborate with OPNAV, NAVSEA, Fleet Commands, ISEAs, NSWCPHD, and prime contractors.
Participate in program reviews, change control boards, and technical status meetings, and develop and present customer briefings as required.
Use communication, time-management, and people skills to meet operational productivity and efficiency standards.