MK 41 VLS Technician (30083)

Precise Systems, Inc. • Norfolk, MA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Precise Systems is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) Installation & Test Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division. The full-time position is based in Norfolk, Virginia, and provides VLS technical support for ship availabilities, equipment modernization, launcher engineering investigations, and testing. The role aligns engineering, test, and logistics activities with program objectives to sustain fleet readiness and increase combat system capabilities.

The technician supports launcher engineering, installations and upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. Work includes providing technical services for U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales navies, executing VLS test plans in accordance with safety requirements, supporting OEM production and quality assurance, and harvesting launcher components from decommissioned vessels. The successful candidate must pass the 10-week VLS ISEA/Fleet Service Representative course as required and complete the VLS Personnel Certification Program to obtain System Maintenance Certification (SMT) as a condition of continued employment.

The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and U.S. citizenship is required. The position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standard under a Wage Determination; selected candidates are entitled to the applicable hourly rate and a health and welfare benefit provided through a bona fide plan that includes certain insurance coverage.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting MK 41 VLS.
• Ability to use electronics test equipment, including oscilloscopes, data loggers, Time Domain Reflectometers (TDR), function generators, logic and power supply analyzers, and Automatic Test Equipment (ATEs).
• Problem-solving skills, including identifying problems, developing and implementing solutions, breaking complex issues into manageable parts, and finding creative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with stakeholders, present findings, and facilitate technical discussion and collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and Teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successfully pass the 10-week VLS ISEA/Fleet Service Representative course as required.
• Complete the VLS Personnel Certification Program and obtain System Maintenance Certification (SMT) as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Science (AS) degree.
• Equivalent formal military technical training (NEC 0981/V65B, 0979/V64B, or 0983/V66B).

Responsibilities

• Support equipment engineering, launcher installation and upgrades, operational testing and evaluation, failure investigations and troubleshooting, computer diagnostics, and preparation and maintenance of shipboard procedures, waivers, and test plans.
• Provide on-site technical services for VLS system and equipment engineering, module installations, launcher modifications, and hardware upgrades for U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales navies.
• Perform root-cause analysis and computer diagnostics to isolate and resolve MK 41 VLS failures, faults, and anomalies observed during fleet operations, ship availabilities, and live-fire events.
• Develop, refine, and execute test plans and procedures to validate VLS functionality and operational readiness in compliance with MK 41 VLS Safety Design Precepts.
• Author and maintain lifecycle technical and logistics documentation, including Technical Manuals, Planned Maintenance System materials, Module Installation & Test manuals, and VLS waivers.
• Provide engineering expertise and quality assurance support during module production, builds, and testing at OEM, contractor, builder’s yard, and NSWC Port Hueneme.
• Lead launcher and component harvesting initiatives onboard decommissioned naval vessels to secure critical fleet assets.
• Complete the VLS Personnel Certification Program and obtain System Maintenance Certification (SMT) as a condition of continued employment; pass the 10-week VLS ISEA/Fleet Service Representative course as required.

Benefits

• Hourly rate and health and welfare benefit under the Service Contract Labor Standard, provided through a bona fide plan that includes certain insurance coverage.
• Employee-friendly benefits; specific benefits are described in the company’s benefits summary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED