LCS Navigation Technician Norfolk, VA

WR Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WR Systems in Norfolk, VA is seeking an LCS Navigation Technician to provide technical support for navigation systems aboard Littoral Combat Ships, including MK39, AN/WSN-7, NAVIGAT, MARINS, and related equipment. The role covers CASREPs, system installations, SOVT, troubleshooting, and shipboard testing.

Candidates should have formal electronics training, multiple years of Navy navigation systems experience, and installation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Formal electronics training in electronics or communications, including a 4-year electronics apprenticeship program, or military Class A/B schooling is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Pre-Deployment Grooms (PDAs), system operations, software loads, configuration updates, troubleshooting, system testing, and SOVT.
• Compile technical data and prepare reports documenting findings, deficiencies, and recommendations related to shipboard issues for the ISEA.
• Troubleshoot, test, diagnose, and repair shipboard navigation equipment and systems.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting equipment performance, maintenance activities, and corrective actions.
• Provide navigation systems SME support for development and review of APLs, technical manuals, training curricula, MIPs, MRCs, and test procedures.
• Prepare and submit Daily Status Reports (DSRs) and Weekly Status Reports (WSRs), ensuring issues are reported within 24 hours of occurrence.
• Attend daily shipboard status meetings to document accomplishments, communicate technical findings, and report outstanding issues.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal electronics training from a technical school, military Class A or B school in electronics or communications, or completion of a four (4)-year electronics apprenticeship program

Tools

Navigation system knowledge

Job description

Clearance Requirement:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements:

Up to 50%

Location:

Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY:

WR has an opportunity for an LCS Navigation Technician to provide technical support for navigation systems aboard Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), including MK39, AN/WSN-7, AN/WSN-7B, NAVIGAT, MARINS, AN/WSN-9, GPNTS, NAV-IS, VMS, NECDIS, and associated distribution systems. This position supports Casualty Reports (CASREPs), system installations, System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT), troubleshooting, and shipboard testing.

Position responsibilities

Will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform Pre-Deployment Grooms (PDAs), system operations, software loads, configuration updates, troubleshooting, system testing, and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT).
• Compile technical data and prepare reports documenting findings, deficiencies, and recommendations related to shipboard issues for the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA).
• Troubleshoot, test, diagnose, and repair shipboard navigation equipment and systems.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting equipment performance, maintenance activities, and corrective actions.
• Provide navigation systems subject matter expertise in support of the development and review of Allowance Parts Lists (APL), technical manuals, training curricula, Maintenance Index Pages (MIPs), Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), and test procedures.
• Prepare and submit Daily Status Reports (DSRs) and Weekly Status Reports (WSRs), ensuring issues are reported within 24 hours of occurrence.
• Attend daily shipboard status meetings to document accomplishments, communicate technical findings, and report outstanding issues.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Formal electronics training from a technical school, military Class A or B school in electronics or communications, or completion of a four (4)-year electronics apprenticeship program.
• Formal electronics training in the following areas:
  • Installation tasks
  • Soldering
  • Cable dressing
  • Cable tray installation
  • Conduit installation
  • Connector assembly and repair
• Six (6) or more years of experience working with U.S. Navy navigation systems.
• Four (4) or more years of practical experience in electronics repair, maintenance, and equipment checkout.
• At least one (1) year of practical experience in electronics installation.

Note:

Experience requirements may be concurrent.

Background Check Requirement

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Position Salary Range:

$58,000 - $82,000. The listed salary range represents the typical range for this position. WR bases the offered salary on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, knowledge, and skills, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market and business considerations.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.