MCAT Combat Systems Subject Matter Expert - 30846

HII's Mission Technologies division; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Combat Systems Subject Matter Expert to support the COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANT MCAT team in San Diego, CA. The role trains Sailors, assesses material condition, and documents discrepancies to ensure readiness for inspections.

Requires 10+ years of relevant experience (or 8+ years with a Master's) and CIWS/RAM maintenance expertise, plus the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance and travel 26–50%.

Qualifications

• Requires 10 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in related field (or 8 years with a Master's) or 14 years with a High School Diploma.
• Experience handling CIWS and RAM system maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience conducting Board of Survey and Inspection (INSURV) Material Inspections (MI).
• Experience as a Weapon System Technician with preventative and corrective maintenance checks.
• Must train, brief and evaluate C5I/weapons systems components and operators.

Responsibilities

• Train Sailors on schedule of events (SOE) execution.
• Assess equipment material condition and document discrepancies.
• Conduct in-depth material condition assessments of shipboard systems (galley, food service, habitability).
• Identify and document equipment deficiencies related to Combat Systems.
• Collaborate with Ship’s Force to resolve material discrepancies before inspections.

Skills

CIWS maintenance

RAM maintenance

Communication

Training & briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

3-M system

INSURV inspections

Job description

Requisition Number: 30846

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,000.00-$105,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! This position is to be a member of the COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANT Material Control Assist Team (MCAT) as the Combat Systems (CS) Subject Matter Expert (SME). The mission of MCAT is to train and prepare Ships Force on how to follow US Navy instructions / guidance onboard CVNs to be better prepared for assessments and inspections. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA.

• Training sailors on how to properly execute their Schedule of Events (SOE).
• Assess equipment material condition.
• Document observations of identified discrepancies.
• Conducting in-depth material condition assessments of shipboard systems, emphasizing galley, food service, and habitability readiness.
• Identifying and document equipment deficiencies related to Combat Systems.
• Collaborating with Ship’s Force to resolve material discrepancies before formal inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
• Must have experience accomplishing CIWS and RAM system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Experience conducting Board of Survey and Inspection (INSURV) Material Inspections (MI).
• Experience as a Weapon System Technician accomplishing preventative and corrective maintenance checks.
• Must have experience training, briefing and evaluating C5I / weapons systems components and equipment Operators.
• Must be able to capture information, and brief chain of command (up to CMC/DH/XO/CO level).
• Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be able to plan, organize and execute tasking assignments assessments with minimal guidance.
• Knowledge of the Navy supply and 3-M system.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance, a passport and base access.

Preferred Requirements

• A current or active security clearance.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division. Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII. We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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