Combat Systems Technician

Actalent; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Combat Systems Technician to support the integration of combat systems for CVN and Non-AEGIS ships. The role involves working in team settings to ensure the operational readiness of naval forces, conducting technical reviews, and participating in system assessments. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience with ship systems and a proactive attitude towards safety and integration.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 8+ years as Fire Controlman (FC) or Electronics Technician (ET), or 5+ years in ship system engineering support.
• Specific experience in Command and Control, Electronic Warfare, or Ship Self Defense Systems.
• Active security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ship integration services for US Navy Combat Systems.
• Conduct technical reviews and generate engineering documentation.
• Participate in assessment events related to ship systems integration.

Skills

Proficiency in Ship Installation Drawings

Experience with Ship Change Documents

Proficiency in AutoCAD

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Job Description

We are seeking a Combat Systems Technician to join a dedicated team working on Combat System Integration support for CVN and Non-AEGIS class ships. This role involves supporting a longstanding program that is integral to the safety and operational readiness of our nation's naval forces.

Job Title: Combat Systems Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Combat Systems Technician to join a dedicated team working on Combat System Integration support for CVN and Non-AEGIS class ships. This role involves supporting a longstanding program that is integral to the safety and operational readiness of our nation's naval forces.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as part of a team consisting of engineers, technicians, and support personnel to provide ship integration services, including physical design, installation, testing, and maintenance of USN Combat Systems.
• Perform technical reviews of planned ship upgrades and coordinate Ship Integration Liaison Action Reports (LARs), providing written comments on issues and impacts.
• Generate and perform technical reviews of Combat Systems Integration/Engineering Ship Change Documents (SCDs).
• Review Combat Systems changes to identify possible conjunctive alteration impacts with other ship systems.
• Participate in assessment events related to integration and testing of ship systems.
• Conduct ship checks to document existing compartment arrangements and configurations.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Ship Installation Drawings and Technical Reviews.
• Experience with Ship Change Documents and Combat System Integrations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as either a Fire Controlman (FC) or Electronics Technician (ET) or 5+ years of experience in ship system engineering support.
• Specific experience in areas such as Command and Control, Electronic Warfare, or Ship Self Defense Systems.
• Familiarity with ship system design processes (SCDs, ECPs, ECRs) and US Navy Ship Specification Documents (GSO, Ship Specs, MIL-STDs).
• Recent experience supporting NSWCDD preferred.
• Active clearance.
  
  

Work Environment

• This position requires onsite work with potential hybrid flexibility once onboarded and up to speed.
• Employees will have the opportunity to work on Non-AEGIS ships, including amphibious submersibles and aircraft carriers, using cutting-edge technologies to ensure the nation's warfighters remain safe and prepared.
• Need to be open to occasional travel to Dahlgren, VA
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $40.86/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dahlgren,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

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