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​Combat Systems Engineering applies highly diversified skills to produce Non-Propulsion Electronics System (NPES) and Strategic Weapons System (SWS) for US Navy nuclear submarines. Leveraging the latest in state-of-the-art technologies, NPES systems are provided for Sonar, Combat Control, Ship Control, Total Ship Monitoring, Tactical and Non-Tactical Data Processing, Exterior Communications, Navigation, ESM, Radar, Imaging, Periscope, Weapon Launch Control, and Weapons Shipping and Handling and SWS Support Systems (SWSS).

Department 445 - Strategic Weapons Systems Programs is looking for Test Engineers to support the following:

• SSBN Strategic Weapon Support Systems (SWSS) and/or SWS Navigation (NAV) Equipment
• SSGN Attack Weapon Support Systems (AWSS)
• Hovering and Missile Compensation Systems
• Electrical and/or Mechanical test procedure execution and change management for SSP/NAVSEA sponsored Ship Alterations
• Extended Refit Periods (ERPs) and UK LOP(R)s

This position will also support the OHIO fleet in resolving issues associated with AWSS/SWSS, SWS NAV, Hovering or Missile Compensation Systems equipment including conduct of maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and procedural execution issues.  

Other responsibilities include:

• Coordinating with design, engineering and tech pubs to provide technical direction for the update and maintenance of SSBN/SSGN technical documentation (SMPs, SSMs, SWSSSMs, Tech manuals, WPs, CPs etc.)
• Support resolution of SWSS/AWSS Trouble Failure Reports (TFRs), Trouble Casualty Reports (TCRs), Liaison Action Requests (LARs), SUBS and TDENT messages. 

Please note this role is located at our Trident Site in Kings Bay, GA.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 4+ years of relevant experience with SWS, AWSS, SWS NAV, or Hovering/Missile Compensation systems

• Ability to obtain SECRET DoD Clearance 

• Experience with submarine test programs and interface control

• Experience with the OHIO-class fleet’s SWSS, AWSS, and compensation systems

Preferred:

• Active SECRET DoD Clearance 
• Prior leadership or team coordination experience in a submarine or weapons systems engineering context
• Experience supporting technical documentation updates and configuration control
• Background interfacing with NAVSEA, SSP, or similar government/military entities

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Ability to work effectively with fleet personnel and government representatives
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced technical environment