Weapon Systems Technician

CACI International•San Diego, CA

5d•$68,400 - $143,700

About The Position

CACI is seeking a skilled and experienced technician to provide gun weapon systems support to the U.S. Navy, focusing on Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) variants, including Phalanx, SeaRAM, and LPWS. The technician will support Navy fleet gun weapon systems capability, supportability, and readiness. The role involves work aboard U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels, at sea and pierside, and may include installation support for Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS). Travel is required up to 50% within the continental United States.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining any CIWS variant: Phalanx, SeaRAM, or LPWS.
Knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems associated with any of the three CIWS variants.
Ability to perform installation, removal, light-off and checkout, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of CIWS under the guidance of senior technicians.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings and schematics.

Nice To Haves

One or more Navy Enlisted Qualifications (NECs) related to CIWS Phalanx and/or SeaRAM.
Knowledge of Department of Defense requirements, standards, and processes.
Strong communication skills.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Perform CIWS maintenance grooms and assessments aboard U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels.
Assist in testing system capabilities, including integration with multiple combat systems pierside and at sea.
Perform CIWS System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT).
Provide technical, mechanical, operational, and tactical training to U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard personnel.
Interface with Regional Maintenance Centers, Combat System Port Engineers, and land-based test sites.
Provide installation support for Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS).
Provide technical reports and recommendations to Government stakeholders.