SSDS MK2 Technician: Obsolescence and Sustainment

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

Job summary

NDI Engineering Company seeks an experienced Engineering Technician IV to support SSDS MK2 COTS/DMSMS activities. This on-site role in Virginia Beach requires hands-on repair and obsolescence analysis with a path to security clearance.

The candidate should have 10 years of relevant experience and strong documentation, testing, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of SSDS hardware/software and MS Office is essential for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree substituting 6 years of experience; Associate's degree substituting 8 years of experience.
• 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 and redesign scenarios.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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 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 for long-term system sustainment.

Skills

SSDS hardware/software

DMSMS knowledge

Configuration management

Microsoft Office

FROST/database experience

Obsolescence analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (6 years experience)

Associate's degree (8 years experience)

Job description

NDI Engineering Company seeks an experienced Engineering Technician IV to support SSDS MK2 COTS/DMSMS activities. This on-site role in Virginia Beach requires hands-on repair and obsolescence analysis with a path to security clearance.

The candidate should have 10 years of relevant experience and strong documentation, testing, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of SSDS hardware/software and MS Office is essential for daily tasks.