Naval Gun Weapon System (GWS) In-Service Engineer.

JSL Technologies•Port Hueneme, CA

58d•Onsite

About The Position

JSL Technologies is seeking a Naval GWS In-Service Engineer to provide system-level engineering, test & evaluation (T&E), and fleet technical assistance for Navy Gun Weapon Systems (including MK 34 and MK 48). In this role, you will bridge the gap between land-based laboratory testing and active shipboard operations—ensuring system reliability, resolving hardware obsolescence, and executing design alterations across the weapon system's operational lifecycle.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship required (no employer sponsorship).
Proficiency in technical writing, MS Office, hardware/software troubleshooting, and reading technical schematics/drawings.
Willingness to travel periodically for shipboard technical assistance and off-site testing.
Applicants must have an active security clearance and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.
Selected candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a DoD Government-granted security clearance.
Individuals will be subject to a background investigation to include but not limited to, criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Navy combat systems, specifically MK 34 or MK 48 Gun Weapon Systems, or ISEA lab environments.
Familiarity with DoD configuration management, ECP/ShipAlt workflows, and DMSMS tracking tools.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum frameworks in engineering or software environments.

Responsibilities

Develop test plans and execute hardware/software validation at the Surface Warfare Engineering Facility (SWEF), land-based test sites, and onboard naval vessels.
Evaluate combat system metrics and validate Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs).
Serve as a subject matter expert providing remote and shipboard troubleshooting, root-cause failure analysis, and on-site technical assistance to naval crews.
Review and draft Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Ordnance Alterations (OrdAlts), and Ship Alterations (ShipAlts) to improve design performance and resolve fleet issues.
Conduct market research and engineering assessments to mitigate Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS), identifying replacement components for legacy hardware.
Author and update Installation Control Drawings (ICDs), technical manuals, Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) documentation, and formal test reports.
Inspect vendor deliverables, support hardware production quality reviews, and manage local equipment movement for test events.
Track project schedules, analyze program risks, assist with budget inputs, and participate in technical data calls and Navy program reviews.