Engineering Technician III, Combat Systems / C4I

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Health coaching

Athletic trainers

Employee assistance programs

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works in Maine is seeking an Engineering Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to provide technical leadership for CS/C4I ship alterations aboard DDG 51 class ships, supporting modernization design, construction, and testing.

The role requires coordinating with NAVSEA, Navy contractors, BIW Class Design, and management, assembling technical data into ship installation packages, and guiding SID development while meeting schedule and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• MS Office products and general PC skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safety leadership and compliance with BIW standards across office, shop, and shipboard environments.
• Serve as Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for Combat System/C4I modernization aboard DDG 51 class ships.
• Interface with NAVSEA, Navy contractors, BIW design teams, and BIW management.
• Assemble technical data and Government Furnished Information into installation packages.
• Develop Ship Installation Drawing (SID) packages and support ship alterations within schedule constraints.
• Write/review Ship Change Documents (SCDs) for assigned Ship Alts; occasional travel required.

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication

Project management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Office

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.
  • High School Diploma / GED Required.
  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a technical field preferred.
  • 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.