Submarine Fire Control Technician — Onboard Systems Expert

Amentum; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Submarine Fire Control Technician in Norfolk, VA to perform onboard fault isolation, checkout, and repair of submarine combat control systems on SWFTS and related equipment. The role includes on-the-job training of ship’s force and direct FTA support for troubleshooting, spares, and CASREP processing.

The candidate will coordinate with MARMC Code 271, generate TAVR entries, and participate in weekly waterfront meetings.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of full‑time engineering experience onboard submarines in the operation, maintenance, installation, test, or repair of SWFTS and/or weapons handling equipment.
• Eight (8) years of full-time technical experience in the design, installation, test, or repair of electronics systems and equipment.
• Must have an active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform onboard FTA to perform checkout, fault isolation, and repair of equipment/system deficiencies of submarine combat control systems
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to ship’s force during maintenance efforts
• Provide direct FTA support by responding to fleet requests for troubleshooting guidance or assistance, and part availability or identification.
• Provide, review, and create TAVR messages upon completion of FTA visits and ensure JCN information for entry into FTS database with the status of problem, findings, and actions taken to the Waterfront Coordinator
• Weekly waterfront operation meeting inputs for MARMC Code 271 submarine action items
• Updates to FTS and TAR for all work accomplished by MARMC Code 271
• Provide for OEM support when required
• Direct FTA to support SWFTS suite when required
• Review incoming CASREP and Tech Assist message traffic for applicable code 271 messages
• Provide updates for the FTS database with respect to CASREP and FTA status for code 271
• Calibrate all government combat test equipment used for FTA that is not able to be calibrated by Navy METCAL
• Perform onboard FTA during TYCOM-scheduled Information Assurance (IA) posture transition events
• Support scheduled submarine NIWC/SIIMO AN/BYG-1Alteration Installation Team (AIT) efforts, as directed by MARMC Code 271. Specific efforts shall include, but not be limited to:
• Technical/logistical support for legacy retained equipment to perform Combat Control pre-testing, rip-out, post-testing, and ECI installation on submarines
• Review and comment on documentation required for ECI installation, to include SUBMEPP Test Procedures
• Support for the installation/logistics of the AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System on submarines

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Submarine Fire Control Technician in Norfolk, VA to perform onboard fault isolation, checkout, and repair of submarine combat control systems on SWFTS and related equipment. The role includes on-the-job training of ship’s force and direct FTA support for troubleshooting, spares, and CASREP processing.

The candidate will coordinate with MARMC Code 271, generate TAVR entries, and participate in weekly waterfront meetings.