Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking Nato Sea Sparrow Missile System Technicians with experience in performing comprehensive equipment and system level maintenance for the Ship’s Self Defense and radar systems found aboard Aircraft Carriers and large deck Amphibious Assault class ships, to be part of our experienced technical team at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops, Island, VA.  The SCSC is located on a barrier island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and is a tenant of the NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.  SCSC provides live combat systems suites with platform specific radars and sensors and supports the following functions:  combat system lifetime support engineering, platform certification, operational and technical evaluation, combat system training, interoperability testing and participates in at-sea exercises.  SCSC provides a high-fidelity representative combat system of every ship in the AEGIS, Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) fleet today and those planned in the future.

The selected candidate will have experience on one or more of the following systems:

MK-91 Mod 2 GMFCS and MK-57 Variants

Schedule planned maintenance actions utilizing SKED program in accordance with the Navy’s Maintenance Material Management (3M) system and also be responsible for documenting all maintenance actions, including repair part requisitions, using the OMNS-NG program.

Typical education and years of experience required: High School/GED and at least 2 years demonstrated experience assessing, troubleshooting, and performing corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance. PQS 301 qualification is required.  If selected candidate is not PQS 301 qualified on or before hire date, he/she must be willing and able to obtain PQS 301 qualification within 3 months of employment.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform in a variety of 40 hour work-week configurations, including:
1.  Monday-Friday (5 x 8): 1st Shift
2.  Monday-Friday (5 x 8):  2nd Shift
3.  Some weekend shifts may be needed to support operations 1st or 2nd shift

Highly desired, but not required:
Active Secret security clearance
Certified ETA Fiber Optic Installer

Experience with Network devices and an understanding of Operating Systems, preferably RedHat or UNIX
Security +, CISCO Network certifications.

Required Skills and Education

Typical education and years of experience required: High School/GED and at least Seven (2) years demonstrated experience assessing, troubleshooting, and performing corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance on NSSMS systems and equipment to include MK-91 MOD 2 GMFCS and MK-57 Variants at the organizational level, using ordnance publications, circuit diagrams, and other appropriate documentation.


The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform in a variety of 40 hour work-week configurations, including:
1.  Monday-Friday (5 x 8): 1st Shift
2.  Monday-Friday (5 x 8):  2nd Shift
3.  Some weekend shifts may be required.

**PLEASE NOTE - These work week configurations may be scheduled on a rotational basis
 
Security clearance requirement:  This position requires the successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance.  The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements.  You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance.  If selected candidate is not in possession of an active Secret clearance, then he/she will receive a contingent offer and start date will be delayed until an interim Secret clearance is granted.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Preferred Skills and Education

Highly desired, but not required:
Active Secret security clearance
Experience with Network devices and an understanding of Operating Systems, preferably RedHat or UNIX.
Security + certification
CCNA certification