LCS Navigation Technician

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Travel Requirements: Up to 50% Location: Norfolk, VA SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for an LCS Navigation Technician to provide technical support for navigation systems aboard Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), including MK39, AN/WSN-7, AN/WSN-7B, NAVIGAT, MARINS, AN/WSN-9, GPNTS, NAV-IS, VMS, NECDIS, and associated distribution systems.

This position supports Casualty Reports (CASREPs), system installations, System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT), troubleshooting, and shipboard testing. Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Perform Pre-Deployment Grooms (PDAs), system operations, software installations, configuration updates, troubleshooting, testing, and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT).

Collect and analyze technical data and prepare reports documenting findings, deficiencies, and recommendations for identified shipboard issues and the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA). Troubleshoot, test, diagnose, and repair shipboard navigation equipment and systems. Prepare detailed technical reports documenting equipment performance, maintenance activities, and corrective actions.

Provide navigation systems subject matter expertise in the development and review of Allowance Parts Lists (APLs), technical manuals, training curricula, Maintenance Index Pages (MIPs), Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), and test procedures. Prepare and submit Daily Status Reports (DSRs) and Weekly Status Reports (WSRs), ensuring issues are reported within 24 hours of occurrence.

Attend daily shipboard status meetings to document accomplishments, communicate technical findings, and report outstanding issues. Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience: Formal technical training in U.S. Navy navigation equipment and systems. Eight (8)+ years of hands-on experience with U.

S. Navy navigation equipment and systems, including experience in at least three (3) of the following four (4) areas: Systems Requirements Operational Requirements Test and Evaluation Training Recognized subject matter expertise in U.S. Navy navigation equipment and systems, with demonstrated technical leadership in military, government, or defense industry environments.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Position Salary Range: $75,000 - $109,000. The listed salary range represents the typical range for this position. WR bases the offered salary on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, knowledge, and skills, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market and business considerations.

Benefits

WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law.

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