BMD Systems Engineer/Technical Writer

AdvantEdge Technology, Inc.; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvantEdge Technology, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time role to support Navy Test Officer activities at NSWC Port Hueneme, CA. The candidate will perform system engineering, T&E, logistics, and configuration management with extensive travel.

Requirements include a technical Associate degree (or equivalent experience), 4–6 years in Navy BMD support, strong technical writing, and ability to obtain a government clearance. Travel of 25–75% and a valid driver's license are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field with 4+ years of Navy BMD support experience or 6+ years without a degree.
• Must have Navy BMD experience.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Must be able to obtain a government clearance and pass a background check.
• Must be able to travel 25–75% and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support Navy TESS Task Order as Technical Applications Specialist.
• Engage in system engineering, test & evaluation, logistics, and configuration management.
• Prepare and revise Mission Test Plans and Readiness Assessment Plans.
• Coordinate classified and unclassified documents, producing precise meeting notes and action-item tracking.
• Maintain documentation integrity for classified and unclassified materials.

Skills

Technical writing

MS Word & MS Office

Documentation

Navy BMD experience

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Word

Office Suite

Job description

Company Description AdvantEdge Technology, Inc. provides specialized technology services focused on development, testing, and analysis for complex systems. AdvantgEdge Technology is looking for an FC or OS to perform Navy Test Officer support to mee the following requirements:

Role and Responsibilities:

Full Time position supporting the TESS Task Order filling the Technical Application Specialist position with extensive travel. Duties include: system engineering, test and evaluation (T&E), logistics, and configuration management. The position is located onsite at NSWC PHD in Port Hueneme, CA.

Position Duties:

• Either Associate’s degree in a technical field and minimum of 4 years’ experience or no degree with a minimum of 6 years technical experience supporting Navy BMD systems.
• Must have BMD experience.
• Support the production of high level tech docs for complex Aegis-Based Defense (ABD) Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) missions, including Mission Test Plans, Waterfront/Range Integration Test Plans, and Readiness Assessment Plans.
• Research and interpret classified and unclassified technical requirements from multiple sources, including SIPRnet and other classified networks.
• Collaborate with SMEs, engineers, and Navy Test Officers to draft, review, and update technical specifications, ensuring mission-specific details are captured and reflected in mission planning.
• Assist with developing, editing, and maintaining detailed mission annexes for classified test missions, assisting in mission execution and post-test reporting for ABD systems.
• Coordinate technical meetings (classified and unclassified), producing precise technical meeting notes and action item tracking documents, ensuring all deliverables were met and aligned with test mission requirements.
• Utilize advanced document management tools to track deliverables, ensuring compliance with Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) standards.
• Streamline document production workflows, reducing errors and improving the speed of delivering mission-critical documentation.
• Support the production of technical test plans for Aegis BMD, Combat System Ship Qualification Trials, and Air and Missile Defense Radar Trials across multiple mission types.
• Maintain documentation integrity for classified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and unclassified materials.
• Must have strong knowledge of advanced features of MS Word & MS Office Products and strong technical writing skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with own transportation and able to travel (25%-75%).
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete background check and get a government clearance.
• Must be able to follow company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to write, speak and understand English and able to write clear, detailed technical monthly reports.