Engineering Technician

NDI Engineering Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NDI Engineering Company is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician IV to support SSDS MK2 COTS/DMSMS activities in Virginia Beach, VA. The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, obsolescence analysis, and strong knowledge of SSDS hardware and software.

US citizenship and a DoD security clearance are required. The on-site position focuses on sustaining SSDS MK2 equipment, developing change documents, and supporting procurement efforts for COTS components.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; alternative degrees accepted.
• 10 years of hands-on experience in installation, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or testing major systems/equipment.
• Experience with DMSMS processes and obsolescence research.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain active DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct obsolescence assessments for SSDS MK2 equipment as part of the SSDS COTS Working Groups (SCWG).
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas, action item trackers, and minutes.
• Develop engineering documents including SCDs, ECPs, and PRs.
• Assist in procuring COTS components and participate in engineering reviews.
• Provide technical support for sustainment engineering solutions.
• Validate and certify hardware repair effectiveness.
• Support material acquisition activities for COTS/DMSMS cases.
• Recommend solutions for COTS and DMSMS issues for long-term sustainment.

Skills

Obsolescence analysis

SSDS hardware/software knowledge

Configuration management

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree as alternative

Associate’s degree as alternative

Tools

FROST

MS Office

Job description

NDI is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician IV to provide technical support for Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) engineering activities in support of the Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) MK2 suite of equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on technical expertise, experience with obsolescence analysis, and a solid understanding of SSDS hardware and software.
This position is an on-site position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.
The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD security clearance.

Role And Responsibilities

• Conduct obsolescence assessments for SSDS MK2 equipment as part of the SSDS COTS Working Groups (SCWG)
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas, action item trackers, and minutes
• Develop engineering documentation including Ship Change Documents (SCDs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Problem Reports (PRs)
• Participate in engineering reviews and assist in developing documentation required for COTS component procurement
• Provide technical support for sustainment engineering solutions
• Validate and certify hardware repair effectiveness
• Support material acquisition activities for COTS/DMSMS cases
• Recommend solutions for COTS and DMSMS issues contributing to long-term system sustainment
  

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ten (10) years of full-time, hands-on professional experience in installation, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or testing major systems or equipment
• Experience substitutions: – Bachelor’s degree: 6 years experience required – Associate’s degree: 8 years experience required
• Experience with FROST or other government databases
• Knowledge of DMSMS processes and obsolescence research
• Proficient in configuration management practices
• Strong understanding of SSDS hardware/software to identify DMSMS solutions, including component-level and higher-level redesign scenarios
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  

NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.
NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status