Navy Combat Systems Weapons Technician (TTWCS)

BAE Systems Inc.; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 416,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks Navy Combat Weapons Systems Technicians for maintenance of shipboard weapons systems at the Surface Combat Systems Center in Wallops Island, VA. Candidates must have a High School diploma and over three years of relevant experience. Opportunities for various work shifts and a competitive salary package are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Military leave

Bereavement leave

Qualifications

• Over three years of experience in maintenance on systems and equipment.
• PQS 301 qualification required within three months of hire.
• Ability to work various weekly configurations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on Navy Combat Weapons Systems.
• Document maintenance activities and requisitions.
• Provide system configuration and operational support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Education

High School/GED

Tools

SKED program

OMNS-NG program

Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking experienced Navy Combat Weapons Systems Technicians with experience in performing comprehensive component and system level maintenance for shipboard Weapons Systems, to join our dynamic team of engineers, technologists, and military veterans. The work is performed at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, VA. The SCSC is located on a barrier island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and is a tenant of NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. SCSC provides live combat systems suites with platform-specific radars and sensors, supporting functions such as combat system lifetime support engineering, platform certification, operational and technical evaluation, combat system training, interoperability testing, and participation in at-sea exercises. SCSC offers a high-fidelity representative combat system for every ship in the AEGIS, Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) fleet today and future plans.

The selected candidate will perform comprehensive equipment and system level maintenance on Navy Combat Weapons Systems including:

1. Vertical Launching System (VLS)
2. Harpoon Weapons System (HWS)
3. Tomahawk Weapons System (TTWCS)

Responsibilities include providing system/equipment configuration and operational support for all deployed baseline AEGIS and SSDS variants, scheduling planned maintenance actions using the SKED program per the Navy's Maintenance Material Management (3M) system, and documenting all maintenance activities, including repair part requisitions, via the OMNS-NG program.

This position is controlled by the Service Contract Act (SCA) and classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Minimum requirements include a High School/GED and over three years of demonstrated experience in assessing, troubleshooting, and performing corrective and preventive maintenance on systems and equipment. PQS 301 qualification is required; if not obtained by the hire date, the candidate must be willing to obtain it within three months.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to work in various 40-hour weekly configurations, including:

• Monday-Friday (5x8) - 1st or 2nd shift
• Variable 4x10 shifts, including weekends, with possible 1st or 2nd shift
• Sliding 5x8 work weeks (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday), possibly on a rotational basis

Security clearance requirement: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Highly desired but not mandatory:

• Active DoD clearance
• Certified ETA Fiber Optic Installer
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing Low Level Serial and Parallel interface cables
• Experience with network devices and understanding of Operating Systems, preferably RedHat or UNIX

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $20,800 - $416,000

Note: Salaries are influenced by market pay structures, candidate qualifications, skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision insurance, health savings accounts, 401(k), disability, life and accident insurance, paid time off, holidays, parental, military, bereavement leave, and other perks.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is a U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, delivering defense, aerospace, and security solutions globally. Our mission is to improve the future and protect lives through advanced technology, products, and services. Our work supports national security, and we foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation, and high performance. Join us to build your career and make a meaningful impact.