SSDS MK 2 Engineering Technician

ndiengineering; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NDI Engineering Company is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician IV to support COTS and DMSMS activities for the SSDS MK2 suite. On-site in Virginia Beach, you will apply obsolescence analysis, develop engineering documentation, and support procurement and sustainment efforts.

The role requires strong hands-on technical skills, SSDS hardware/software understanding, and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance. U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 10 years of hands-on experience in installation, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or testing major systems or equipment.
• Experience substitutions: Bachelor’s degree = 6 years, Associate’s degree = 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct obsolescence assessments for SSDS MK2 equipment as part of SCWG.
• Prepare agendas, trackers, and minutes.
• Develop documentation including SCDs, ECPs, and PRs.
• Participate in engineering reviews and assist in documentation for COTS procurement.
• Provide technical support for sustainment engineering solutions.
• Validate and certify hardware repair effectiveness.
• Support material acquisition activities for COTS/DMSMS cases.
• Recommend solutions for COTS and DMSMS issues for long-term sustainment.

Skills

Obsolescence analysis

SSDS hardware/software knowledge

DMSMS processes

Configuration management

MS Office proficiency

Troubleshooting/repair

Education

Bachelor’s degree (6 yrs)

Associate’s degree (8 yrs)

Tools

FROST database

Job description

NDI is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician IV to provide technical support for Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) engineering activities in support of the Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) MK2 suite of equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on technical expertise, experience with obsolescence analysis, and a solid understanding of SSDS hardware and software.

Location and Eligibility

This position is an on-site position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD security clearance.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct obsolescence assessments for SSDS MK2 equipment as part of the SSDS COTS Working Groups (SCWG)


• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas, action item trackers, and minutes


• Develop engineering documentation including Ship Change Documents (SCDs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Problem Reports (PRs)


• Participate in engineering reviews and assist in developing documentation required for COTS component procurement


• Provide technical support for sustainment engineering solutions


• Validate and certify hardware repair effectiveness


• Support material acquisition activities for COTS/DMSMS cases


• Recommend solutions for COTS and DMSMS issues contributing to long‑term system sustainment

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Ten (10) years of full-time, hands‑on professional experience in installation, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or testing major systems or equipment


• Experience substitutions:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree: 6 years experience required
  
  
  • Associate’s degree: 8 years experience required
  
  
  
  


• Experience with FROST or other government databases


• Knowledge of DMSMS processes and obsolescence research


• Proficient in configuration management practices


• Strong understanding of SSDS hardware/software to identify DMSMS solutions, including component‑level and higher‑level redesign scenarios


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Pay: $95,000 - $105,000

NDI Engineering Company is a privately‑held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status

NDI Engineering Company is a privately‑held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.