Engineering Technician VI

Job Description:

• Software development and lifecycle support of the shipboard and LBES/LBTF Machinery Control System (MCS), Damage Control (DC), and Network Systems programs for USCG Cutters, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Testing and System Integration Services: MCS, DC, and Network Systems Testing and System Integration Services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs; the Contractor shall:
• LBES/LBTF Equipment Integration Support: The LBES/LBTF offers cost effective, risk mitigation solutions to test and provide integrated systems for operational effectiveness for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Shipboard Installation, Testing, Troubleshooting, and Support: MCS, DC, and Network Systems shipboard installations, testing and troubleshooting services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS): MCS, DC, and Network Systems ILS services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
  • Technical Documentation
    • Develop, evaluate, and provide feedback on technical documentation and other logistics products such as technical manuals, signal flow diagrams, allowable parts lists, preventative maintenance cards, and engineering procedures.
    • Provide system redlines, drawings, equipment schematics, and placards.
    • Provide support in accessing planning yard ILS repositories, such as: NAVSEA Engineering Ships Drawing Repository (NESDR), Technical Data Management Information Systems (TDMIS), Haystack, and Navy Data Environment (NDE).
  • Training Support
    • Assist with development of course materials, auditing ongoing courses and providing input into curriculum development.
    • Assist Government activities in classroom training and instruction.
    • Provide On-The-Job Training (OJT) for Ship's force and Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) personnel
  • Obsolescence Support. Obsolescence management is needed to keep the systems in working order. The obsolescence program identifies systems that are at or near end of life and develops solutions for them.
    • Assist in managing the business and engineering obsolescence concerns of various stakeholders.
    • Develop technical plans and solutions for obsolescence problems. Update and maintain plan as project progresses.
    • Develop solutions to difficult problems with regard to balancing cost, need date, integration into existing systems, conflicting stakeholder desires, and other factors.
• Material and Asset Support: MCS, DC, and Network Systems Material and Asset support services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) Support. MCS, DC, and Network Systems Cybersecurity and Information Assurance services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Fifteen (15) years of professional/military experience as an Engineering Technician, which includes:
  • Ten (10) years of professional/military experience troubleshooting and tracing signals using electrical schematics and a digital multimeter to diagnose or isolate cause for electrical failures, and generating write ups that detail testing performed, troubleshooting steps, and findings. Experience shall be with Navy or USCG equipment and/or machinery onboard Navy ships, USCG cutters, and/or land based sites, conducting and witnessing shipboard and/or land based installation and operational testing of Navy or USCG machinery control systems and equipment.
  • Ten (10) years of professional/military experience with machinery control system computers. Experience shall include but not limited to reformatting hard drives, installing peripheral equipment, loading new software, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Five (5) years of professional/military experience acting as a lead engineering technician supporting new control system installations or upgrades.
  • Three (3) years of machinery control system support for Nimitz (CVN-68) Class.
  • Three (3) years of professional/military experience as a waterfront representative at civilian/military shipyards.

No CSWF certificate required

Degree Requirements:

Graduate of high school, trade or industrial school, or GED equivalent.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• A Secret Security Clearance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.