Job Description

Job Description

 

BAE Systems is seeking experienced Navigation Technician who is ready to join our dynamic team of engineers, technologists, and military veterans. This position will be located in Wallops Island, VA at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC). The SCSC provides live and simulated integrated warfare capabilities in a net-centric, maritime environment to develop, test, evaluate and conduct fleet operations and training for the warfighter. The AEGIS Complex provides support to AEGIS and AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Lifetime Support Engineering, Training, In-Service Engineering, Interoperability Testing, Engineering Initiatives, and Technical Research & Development required to maintain and upgrade the AEGIS and AEGIS BMD equipped fleet in war ready condition and fully capable of executing its mission. The selected candidate will configure, initialize and maintain the various Navigation systems at SCSC to include WSN-7, NAVSSI, GPNTS, FODMS and GEDMS. The candidate will also work closely work with systems engineers to activate new advanced combat system casualties, support fleet readiness events and large multi-system multi-platform Operational test events

Required Skills and Education

Minimum education and years of service required: High School/GED and more than three years of demonstrated experience assessing, troubleshooting, and performing corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance on systems and equipment. 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. Successful candidate must have knowledge of some of the systems: WSN7 NAVSSI GPNTS FODMS GEDMS 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.  Variable 4 x 10 shifts that may include weekends (4 days on/3 days off) and may be 1st or 2nd shift 4.  Sliding (5 x 8) work weeks (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday) and may be 1st or 2nd shift **PLEASE NOTE - These work week configurations may be scheduled on a rotational basis 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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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

Active DoD Secret security  clearance Navy Technical “C” school training or civilian/commercial equivalent in any one of the three SPY radar variants currently deployed in the fleet UNIX-based open architecture experience; ability to understand UNIX-based program commands and local area network (LAN) theory Knowledge of, or experience in, troubleshooting and maintaining functional equipment areas of the AEGIS Combat System. Experience interfacing and working closely with US Navy personnel, civilian government personnel and technical representatives from government contractors