NATO Sea Sparrow NSSMS Technician

TMMG, Inc.; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor in California is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Fire Control Technician to conduct design studies and evaluate hardware performance for the NATO SEASPARROW Surface Missile System. The role requires 8 to 12 years of experience, a secret clearance, and strong skills in communication and Microsoft Office. You will prepare technical documentation, provide technical evaluations, and collaborate with technical teams. Competitive salary range is $75,000 to $95,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading technical teams in troubleshooting and integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and comprehensive design studies for assigned equipment.
• Evaluate performance related to hardware reliability and propose design changes.
• Prepare and update technical documentation for all lifecycle support phases.
• Review documentation for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Provide technical evaluation and solutions to fleet problems.

Skills

Strong briefing and communication skills

Analytical skills

Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

Organizational and time management skills

Education

8 to 12 years as a Fire Control Technician (NEC V31A)

6 years of shipboard experience

Must possess a secret clearance

Job description

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Overview

Salary: $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
Travel: 25%
Security/Clearance: A Company Background Investigation, CAC, US Citizenship, and a secret security clearance are required for this position.
System: The NATO SEASPARROW Surface Missile System (NSSMS) Mk 57. The Mk 57 NATO Sea Sparrow is a medium-range, rapid-reaction missile weapon system that provides the capability to destroy hostile aircraft, anti-ship missiles, and airborne and surface-to-air missile platforms with surface-to-air missiles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and comprehensive design studies into development, acquisition, and/or in-service engineering for assigned equipment.
• Evaluate performance related to hardware reliability, operation, performance, and/or maintainability problems, and propose design changes, advanced development changes, or system improvements; utilize knowledge of research and developmental activities and technological advances to incorporate them into assigned projects.
• Routinely apply reliability and maintainability techniques during design studies (e.g., FMECA, stress analysis, fault tree analysis, reliability modeling) for trade-off evaluations; generate reports identifying findings and reasons for recommendations (e.g., ECPs, MRCs, ORDALTs, TRS, or other documentation).
• Prepare, modify, review, and update technical documentation for all phases of lifecycle support; provide analytical evaluations of development, interface, or end item specifications, test requirements/plans, production drawings, and operating manuals.
• Review documentation for technical accuracy and adequacy; determine compliance with Navy instructions and specifications.
• Provide technical evaluation and solutions to fleet problems; review problems reported in messages, CASREPs, Feedback Reports, or other sources; research NAVSEA readiness data and develop corrective actions; produce interim modifications, technical bulletins, ECPs, or test plans; generate reports for relevant Code within the E60 Division.
• Provide technical consultative information and maintain knowledge on design, configuration, and problems of the system; maintain contact with the design agent and technical community.
• Keep informed of relevant technical information and hardware/software upgrades for MK9 TIS and MK29 GMLS; provide technical support for configuration management, data design (drawings, specs.), logistics support (APLs, TRS), and technical manuals (TMDR, etc.).

Education/Certification Requirements

• 8 to 12 years as a Fire Control Technician (NEC V31A) with experience in MK 57 NSSMS Mod 12 – 15.
• 6 years of shipboard experience.
• Must possess a secret clearance.
• Experience in leading technical teams in troubleshooting and integration testing.
• Strong briefing and communication skills at all levels; ability to foster a strong team environment.
• Analytical skills to track, manage, and status multiple technical issues.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Maritime Transportation