LCS Navigation Technician

WR Systems•Norfolk, VA

13d•$58,000 - $82,000

About The Position

WR is hiring an LCS Navigation Technician to provide technical support for navigation systems aboard Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Supported systems include MK39, AN/WSN-7, AN/WSN-7B, NAVIGAT, MARINS, AN/WSN-9, GPNTS, NAV-IS, VMS, NECDIS, and associated distribution systems. The position supports Casualty Reports (CASREPs), system installations, System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT), troubleshooting, and shipboard testing. The role is based in Norfolk, Virginia, requires travel up to 50%, and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. The selected candidate must pass a pre-employment third-party background check, which may include verification of employment history, education or certifications, criminal history, driving records, and other information related to suitability for the position. The stated salary range is $58,000–$82,000; the offered salary depends on factors including qualifications, scope and responsibilities, and market and business considerations. WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Formal electronics training from a technical school, military Class A or B school in electronics or communications, or completion of a four-year electronics apprenticeship program.
Formal electronics training in installation tasks, soldering, cable dressing, cable tray installation, conduit installation, and connector assembly and repair.
Six or more years of experience working with U.S. Navy navigation systems.
Four or more years of practical experience in electronics repair, maintenance, and equipment checkout.
At least one year of practical experience in electronics installation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Pass a pre-employment third-party background check.

Responsibilities

Perform Pre-Deployment Grooms (PDAs), system operations, software loads, configuration updates, troubleshooting, system testing, and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT).
Compile technical data and prepare reports documenting findings, deficiencies, and recommendations related to shipboard issues for the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA).
Troubleshoot, test, diagnose, and repair shipboard navigation equipment and systems.
Prepare detailed technical reports documenting equipment performance, maintenance activities, and corrective actions.
Provide navigation systems subject matter expertise in support of the development and review of Allowance Parts Lists (APLs), technical manuals, training curricula, Maintenance Index Pages (MIPs), Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), and test procedures.
Prepare and submit Daily Status Reports (DSRs) and Weekly Status Reports (WSRs), ensuring issues are reported within 24 hours of occurrence.
Attend daily shipboard status meetings to document accomplishments, communicate technical findings, and report outstanding issues.