Nav Systems Technician (ET) – Shipboard Automation Expert

The GBS Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

11 holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary Life insurance

Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness

Job summary

The GBS Group seeks a Navigation Systems Technician (ET Tech) to join our Virginia Beach Engineering Office. The role involves supporting shipboard IC Systems, C5RA/TSRA/INSURV programs, and providing technical oversight on maintenance actions at Naval facilities and ships. The candidate will work with Navy systems and support teams in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Required: ET training from a U.S. Navy C school, 6+ years in related systems, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Formal Electronic Technician (ET) training from a Technical or U.S. Navy C school.
• Minimum of 6+ years in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of IBNS, IBS, S-IBS, NAVSSI, AN/URN-25 & 32 TACAN, and Inertial Navigation System.
• Three years of recent hands-on experience on each listed system.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for shipboard IC Systems tasks and related assessments/operations.
• Comply with engineering documentation, plans, specifications and test procedures.
• Assist Ships Force technicians and government personnel to analyze and resolve malfunctions.
• Observe equipment checks, note readings, and oversee corrective maintenance actions.
• Provide effective written and verbal communication; pursue continuous improvement.
• Develop technical data for PM systems, manuals, procedures, and maintainability improvements.
• Provide on-the-job training to Ships Force during shipboard evolutions.
• Suggest engineering changes to improve quality and reliability.

Skills

Security clearance

Excellent communications

Nav/IBS navigation systems

Education

ET training from Navy C school

Tools

IBNS

IBS

S-IBS

NAVSSI

AN/URN-25 TACAN

AN/URN-32 TACAN

Inertial Navigation System (WSN-7)

Job description

The GBS Group seeks a Navigation Systems Technician (ET Tech) to join our Virginia Beach Engineering Office. The role involves supporting shipboard IC Systems, C5RA/TSRA/INSURV programs, and providing technical oversight on maintenance actions at Naval facilities and ships. The candidate will work with Navy systems and support teams in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Required: ET training from a U.S. Navy C school, 6+ years in related systems, and an active Secret clearance.