FLEET SUPPORT TECHNICIAN-JD

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corp. is looking for a Fleet Support Technician in Newport, RI, to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. The successful candidate will assist in the operational and technical aspects of missile systems while interacting with various U.S. Navy personnel. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance, extensive travel to fleet activities, and developing training for missile systems.

Applicants need to possess strong communication skills and a willingness to handle ordnance safely.

Qualifications

• Extensive travel to Navy activities (approx. 50%).
• Explosives Ordnance certification required.
• Experience with Navy ordnance handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support missile systems and related equipment.
• Provide technical guidance during operations.
• Develop and review training curricula for missile systems.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Subject-matter expertise

Job description

Fleet Support Technician

Position: Full‑time, Newport, RI (Primary)

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is seeking a Fleet Support Technician who will support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI. NUWC is the United States Navy's full‑spectrum research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support center for submarines, autonomous underwater systems, and offensive and defensive weapons systems associated with undersea warfare. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and resourcefulness and should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, schedule‑driven environment as well as interacting with Fleet, Program Management Office, and other U.S. and foreign Government agency personnel.

Responsibilities

The Fleet Support Engineer will provide support and technical guidance/oversight for missile systems, subsystems, assemblies, components, test equipment, and platforms, assisting the government with investigations of complex problems relating to the performance, operation, maintenance, installation, integration, and modification of missile systems and associated equipment. The role will require thorough practical knowledge of the assigned missile systems, their associated support and test equipment, tools, and a variety of submarine systems.

They will travel to fleet activities worldwide to provide subject‑matter expert‑level guidance, training, and technical assistance during ordnance operations. The Engineer will give guidance and training on specialized equipment used to support undersea weapon systems, develop and review training curricula for missile systems and equipment, and create Special Operating Procedures to enable in‑service engineering support personnel to conduct depot‑level maintenance and repair at fleet maintenance sites.

Job Requirements

• Extensive travel to Navy activities as well as maintenance, storage, and/or test areas (approximately 50%).
• Explosives Ordnance certification (or ability to be certified) required.
• Experience with Navy ordnance certification process and ordnance handling operations preferred.
• Work involves inspection, testing, and handling of live ordnance; use of proper personal protective equipment and adherence to safety precautions required.
• Physical demands: Regularly requires extended walking, standing, moderate lifting, bending, observation of operations, maintenance, and training of onsite personnel.
• Experience working with crane operations preferred.
• Familiarity with Tomahawk missiles, Vertical Launching System (VLS) on submarine platforms, and Capsule Launching System (CLS) handling preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McLaughlin Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We recruit, hire, promote, and train for all positions without regard to age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, pregnancy, minorities, genetic information, status as a person with a disability, amnesty or status as a protected veteran, and we base all decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned, consistent with contractual requirements and all federal, state, and local laws.

Applicants and employees are protected under federal law from discrimination.