US Navy - Combat Systems Alignment Technician (CSA)

Supply Chain Management Inc.1.com (SCMI1); Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SCMI1 is seeking a Combat Systems Alignment Engineering Technician to support MARMC's Surface Combat Systems Division in Norfolk, VA. Prior US Navy experience is required and candidate must be a U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities include onsite alignment support, measuring and correcting alignment errors, and maintaining alignment equipment. The role may require night shifts and weekend work to meet ship mission needs.

Qualifications

• At least 8+ years’ experience using star references, theodolites, lasers, precision scales to measure and verify shore and shipboard reference points.
• Navy experience is required; ability to function in alignment team roles such as instrument person, team leader, report writer, or data recorder.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain security clearance; active clearance desired.
• Physical stamina to navigate ships, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite combat system alignment support per NAVSEAINST 8225.1C.
• Perform measuring, analyzing and correcting compass and alignment errors.
• Provide technical analysis during adjusting electro-mechanical devices and lasers for position data.
• Maintain Combat System Alignment equipment including calibration and software applications.
• Work flexible hours including night shifts and Sundays as part of MARMC alignment team.

Skills

Combat System Alignment

Theodolites

Star references

Lasers

Precision scales

Tools

Theodolites

Lasers

Precision scales

Star references

Job description

SCMI1 has an opportunity for a Combat Systems Alignment Engineering Technician position working as part of our team supporting the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) C290 Surface Combat Systems (Weapons) Division, C295 Combat System Alignment Branch, providing engineering and technical support services on U.S. Naval Ships in port and underway at U.S. Naval facilities and shipyards. Prior US Navy experience is required.

Location:

MARMC: Naval Station Norfolk - Norfolk, VA 23511

Job Description / Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite support to conduct combat system alignment support in accordance with NAVSEAINST 8225.1C.for all elements of Combat System and Navigation System Alignments.
• Perform measuring, analyzing and correcting or compensating for combat system element pointing errors, roller-path inclination errors between Combat System Elements, Navigation Gyro pitch, roll and heading errors.
• Provide technical analysis during adjusting and zeroing electro-mechanical devices (synchro, encoders, etc.) and lasers used to transmit and receive position information.
• Provide support in maintaining Combat System Alignment equipment such as repair, upgrade, calibration, and maintenance of the Combat System Alignment equipment, to include Digital Inclination Data Systems supporting equipment and software applications.
• Capability to work flexible hours along with MARMC’s Combat System Alignment Team. Shipboard alignments shall be required to do shift work with most of the work being performed at night (2130 to 0600) and Sunday evening through Friday morning in the normal workweek.These efforts may require rapid results in a stressful environment to meet ship’s mission requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• At least 8years’ experience and ability to use and maintain star references, theodolites, use of lasers, precision scales, and other equipment used to acquire measure and verify all manner of shore and shipboard reference points and lines.
• The ability to function in various alignment team roles such as instrument person, team leader, report writer, data recorder, data base entry and Analog/Digital Inclination Data System operator. This experience should be applicable to working with Combat System Alignments on various classes of Navy and Coast Guard ships and submarines. Navy experience is required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain security clearance and clearing necessary background checks/assessments as required. Active Security Clearance will be required, and current Security Clearance is desired.
• Physical requirements for efficient navigation aboard US Navy ships includes possessing the physical stamina, strength, agility, and endurance to walk continuously for extended periods of time without experiencing significant fatigue, adequate upper and lower-body strength necessary to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and work aloft, and agility necessary to enter/exit confined spaces (tanks, voids, and spaces/compartments with manhole access).

**Please note that your resume and candidacy is subject to customer approval and acceptance, clearing of the required background check, and maintaining the appropriate level of security clearance. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with background and applicable required job experience.**