CS/C4I Combat Systems Engineer - Technical Lead

Bath Iron Works Corporation; Brunswick (ME); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Iron Works Corporation in Brunswick, ME is seeking an Engineering Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to lead CS/C4I ship alteration initiatives for DDG 51 class ships. You will provide technical leadership, interface with Navy stakeholders, and ensure safe, compliant execution of complex modernization projects.

This role requires 5+ years of engineering experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety compliance across office, manufacturing, and shipboard environments.
• Serve as Technical Point of Contact for Combat System/C4I upgrades on DDG 51 ships.
• Interface with Navy, BIW Design, and management; prepare data packages.
• Develop Ship Alteration data and ROM estimates; write Ship Change Docs.
• Travel occasionally to support installations and ship checks.
• Foster collaboration between Engineering and Design teams.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements using BIW OS and A3 methods.

Skills

Safety leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $61,800 to $78,300. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs, and onsite health services.

BIW’s Life Cycle Engineering Department supports modernization design, construction, and test of in-service Navy DDG 51 and DDG 1000 surface combatants in multiple locations around the world. The DDG 51 Engineering team is seeking an Engineering Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to provide technical leadership for CS/C4I Ship Alterations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership:
• Comply with all BIW safety and security standards while working across office, manufacturing, and shipboard environments.
• Communicate safety concerns and model safe behaviors.
• Ensure safe workplace conditions and compliance with government and company safety standards.
• Project Execution:
• Serve as Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for Combat System/C4I modernization alterations aboard DDG 51 Class ships as assigned.
• Interface with the Navy, Navy Contractors, BIW Class Design, and BIW management.
• Assemble Technical Data and Government Furnished Information (GFI) into packages suitable for use by Design for Ship Installation.
• Provide technical leadership for Ship Installation Drawing (SID) package development for Ship Alterations tasked to Planning Yard and PSA.
• Support Design in the resolution of waterfront engineering issues that may arise during installation of Ship Alterations during CNO Availabilities.
• Brief shipcheck teams to ensure all applicable guidance is followed and accompany the Design team on ship checks as required.
• Develop and process Ship Alteration Technical Data in accordance with schedule constraints and GSO compliance.
• Develop ROM estimates for emergent CS/C4I design and engineering work.
• Write/review Ship Change Documents (SCD's) for all assigned ShipAlts.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Team Collaboration and Communication:
• Provide technical leadership and direction to interfacing teams, supporting day-to-day operations and providing input for long-term planning.
• Maintain effective communication with team leads.
• Foster collaboration between Engineering & Design teams.
• Adept at giving technical presentations at group meetings.
• Interface with NAVSEA, the NSWC’s, and other contractors as required in seeking solutions for CS/C4I issues.
• Participate in off-site meetings and other events on an occasional basis.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Utilize BIW Business Operating System to communicate improvement ideas and/or deficiencies.
• Support proper and up to date process documentation for engineering processes.
• Leverage A3 problem-solving and other structured improvement tools.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• High School Diploma / GED Required.

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a technical field preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

• 5+ years’ experience required.
• Ability to multi-task and manage simultaneous projects required.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail required.
• Self-motivation, strong work ethic and ability to work independently required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with varying personalities required.
• Competence in MS Office products and general PC skills required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment under the pressure of changing, and often conflicting, priorities.
• Familiarity with DDG51 class preferred.
• Experience in a shipyard, marine, or industrial environment preferred.
• Familiarity with ship construction and overhaul specifications preferred.
• Experience with Navy CS/C4I ship integration preferred.
• Strong Project Management/Engineering skills required.