MK 41 VLS Electronics Technician (30086)

Precise Systems, Inc.•Port Hueneme, CA

11d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Precise Systems is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to support the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) Systems Engineering Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). This full-time, in-office contract position provides VLS engineering expertise across the VLS systems project portfolio, aligning engineering, test, and logistics activities with program objectives to sustain fleet readiness and increase combat system capabilities. The role supports VLS task execution, including launcher installation, upgrades, testing, and evaluation; investigates and troubleshoots system failures; and develops and maintains technical, engineering, ordnance, lifecycle, and logistics documentation. The technician must have at least five years of MK 41 VLS ISEA experience, including launcher and LCU troubleshooting, authoring shipboard technical manuals, and analyzing missile live-fire launch data. A Secret security clearance must be obtained and maintained, and U.S. citizenship is required. A high school diploma or GED is required; an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science degree is preferred. Applicants must have qualifying MK 41 VLS Civilian Personnel Certification Program experience or specified U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate training. Upon hiring, candidates with the Navy training pathway must complete the NSWC PHD 10-week ISEA/FSR course and civilian PCP Certification Program.

Requirements

At least five years of experience supporting MK 41 VLS In-Service Engineering.
Experience troubleshooting launcher and LCU hardware and conducting failure investigations.
Experience authoring shipboard technical manuals for new or upgraded launcher equipment and launch control computers.
Experience conducting launch data analysis of missile live-fire events in support of engineering failure investigations.
Proficiency with MK 41 VLS ISEA data reduction and analysis tools.
Strong problem-solving skills and a record of identifying complex technical issues and implementing solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with stakeholders, present complex findings, and facilitate technical discussions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and Teams.
High school diploma or GED.
Must meet at least one certification or training criterion: current or prior MK 41 VLS Civilian Personnel Certification Program certification at the Systems Maintenance Technician or Test Director level; or equivalent U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate technical training with NEC 0981/V65B, 0979/V64B, or 0983/V66Bk.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Candidates entering through the specified Navy training pathway must complete the NSWC PHD 10-week ISEA/FSR course and civilian PCP Certification Program upon hiring.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science degree.
Bachelor of Science degree.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise for VLS tasks, including launcher installation, system upgrades, testing, and evaluation.
Lead failure investigations and troubleshooting, using computer diagnostics to isolate and resolve complex system issues.
Author, edit, and update shipboard procedures, engineering and ordnance waivers, and test plans.
Lead MK 41 VLS launcher integrated product support initiatives and align technical and logistics documentation.
Manage and update Technical Manuals, Planned Maintenance System documentation, shipboard operation and maintenance procedures, and Alteration Installation Team workbooks.
Maintain configuration control and integrity of software and systems engineering documentation, including ICDs, SRDs, VDDs, and acceptance demonstration procedures.
Conduct launch data analysis of missile live-fire events in support of engineering failure investigations.