Combat System Technician _SSDS

Reliability & Performance Technologies ( R&P ); Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliability & Performance Technologies (R&P) in Gautier, MS, is seeking a Combat Systems/SSDS test engineer to support the PMS 377 LPD program in a fast-paced defense environment.

You will provide on-site engineering and testing for SSDS interfaces, assess installation progress, conduct light-off activities, and support government test teams and readiness events, leveraging Linux CLI, radar interfacing, and test equipment.

Qualifications

• Linux CLI, networking hardware, and radar interfacing.
• Knowledge of SSDS combat systems and shipboard testing.
• Experience with government test teams and military standards.
• ACAT LPD program experience 5+ years.
• Navy Class A/C school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site combat systems engineering and support for SSDS interfaces.
• Assess installation and integration progress.
• Conduct light-off activities: power, connectivity, operability, reliability, and safety.
• Perform combat system testing for Government Test Team.
• Validate program baselines against hardware/software configuration.
• Support ship checks, ship trials, and readiness events.
• Review CDLLs and deliverables for accuracy against requirements.
• Provide technical management and design reviews for shipbuilder/Gov.
• Familiar with test equipment: Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Phase Sequence Indicators.
• Assist in ensuring SSDS and related systems compliance.

Skills

Combat systems testing

Linux CLI

Networking hardware

Cyber IA

Radar interfacing

Documentation reviews

Ship trials

SSDS familiarity

Education

Navy Class A/C school preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Phase Sequence Indicators

Job description

• R&P is looking for a professional who wants to join our team. We are a mid-sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government clients. Seeking a Combat Systems/SSDS test engineer to support the PMS 377 LPD program in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Provides on-site combat systems engineering and technical support for SSDS and associated combat system interfaces.
• Assesses combat system installation and integration progress.
• Conducts initial combat system light-off activities, including power, connectivity, operability, reliability, and safety verification.
• Conducts combat system testing in direct support of the Government Test Team.
• Validates, monitors, and troubleshoots SSDS Program Load Baselines in relation to hardware/software configuration and capabilities/limitations.
• Requires understanding and operability of Linux-based command line/tooling, networking/processing equipment, Cyber/Information Assurance compliance, and radar (e.g. SPY6) interfacing.
• Supports in verifying shipbuilder compliance requirements for SSDS and associated combat systems and providing technical recommendations as needed to the Government.
• Conducts ship checks, supports ship trials, and participates in combat system certification and readiness events.
• Supports system readiness evaluations and tracks deficiency identification and correction through trial cards, Contract Deficiency Reports (CDRs), and related documentation.
• Reviews Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs) and related technical deliverables for accuracy and implementation against combat system test and integration requirements.
• Provides technical management support and design/configuration review for the shipbuilder and government representatives.
• Requires familiarity with test equipment such as, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, and Phase Sequence Indicators.
• Prior experience with LPD Platform Auxiliary Test and Evaluation experience is a plus.
• ACAT Level I and II LPD program experience of at least 5 plus years.
• Navy Class A/C school experience is preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive bending, stretching, twisting, and reaching for extended periods (up to 8 hours) without undue fatigue.
• Capacity to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 pounds (or as specified by the employer) with or without assistance, and to move heavy materials and equipment safely.
• Muscular strength and endurance to support the body for long periods without fatigue, including using core and lower back muscles to maintain balance and posture
• R&P is looking for a professional who wants to join our team. We are a mid-sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government clients. Seeking a Combat Systems/SSDS test engineer to support the PMS 377 LPD program in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Provides on-site combat systems engineering and technical support for SSDS and associated combat system interfaces.
• Assesses combat system installation and integration progress.
• Conducts initial combat system light-off activities, including power, connectivity, operability, reliability, and safety verification.
• Conducts combat system testing in direct support of the Government Test Team.
• Validates, monitors, and troubleshoots SSDS Program Load Baselines in relation to hardware/software configuration and capabilities/limitations.
• Requires understanding and operability of Linux-based command line/tooling, networking/processing equipment, Cyber/Information Assurance compliance, and radar (e.g. SPY6) interfacing.
• Supports in verifying shipbuilder compliance requirements for SSDS and associated combat systems and providing technical recommendations as needed to the Government.
• Conducts ship checks, supports ship trials, and participates in combat system certification and readiness events.
• Supports system readiness evaluations and tracks deficiency identification and correcti

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R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.