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BAE Systems

Ships Self Defense System Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This position is controlled by the Service Contract Act (SCA) and is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BAE Systems is seeking SSDS Technicians to be part of our experienced technical team. 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. SCSC is the premier Land Based Test Site for the Aegis and SSDS Navy Shipboard platforms. The mission at SCSC includes Research and Development, Training, Fleet Emergent Testing, System Integration and hardware/software Certification.

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BAE Systems is seeking Electronics Technicians with experience in performing comprehensive equipment and system level maintenance for the Ship's Self Defense Systems found aboard Aircraft Carriers and large deck Amphibious Assault class ships.
  • Candidate will perform corrective and preventative maintenance in order to sustain the equipment in accordance with Combat Systems specifications.
  • Candidate will also provide system/equipment configuration and operational support for all variants of the MK 2 Ship's Self Defense Systems in support of Surface Combat System Center's test requirements.
  • Candidate will 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.
Required Skills and Education

Minimum education and years of service required: High School/GED and at least 3 years 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.

Security clearance requirement: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a final DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Selected candidate will receive a contingent offer and start date will be delayed until the granting of at least an interim security clearance

Preferred Skills and Education

Highly desired, but not required:

Active DoD clearance
Certified ETA Fiber Optic Installer
Performing maintenance of the following equipment:
SSDS all MK 2 variants, AN/SPS-48, AN/SPQ-9B, CEC USG-2/2A/2B, NSMMS NATO SEA Sparrow, Close In Weapon System.
Experience with Network devices and an understanding of Operating Systems, preferably RedHat or UNIX

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, 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. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.

Job ID: BAE-BAE1US4515
Employment Type: Other

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