Senior Engineering Support Specialist – U.S. Navy Submarine Sonar Technician (STS)

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 0 years of experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Responsibilities for this Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you’ll design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development, analyze effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources and design systems, software and equipment layout. Participating on the engineering work team, you’ll develop, implement, install, test, modify and/or operate complex equipment and systems as well as support other team members concerning experiment design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues.

Job Summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking an experienced former US Navy Submarine Sonar Technician to join our team as a Senior Engineering Support Specialist. The ideal candidate will have 6–10 years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining the AN/BQQ-10 sonar system, with a deep understanding of its installation, operation, and life cycle support requirements. Candidates should have demonstrated proficiency in developing training materials for submarine sonar systems, as well as hands-on experience creating, navigating, and utilizing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs). This role supports the development and delivery of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) products for the US Navy, and we are looking for someone who can bring real-world fleet experience and technical expertise to our team. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

What You'll Do

• Direct and assist with procedure development, troubleshooting, and maintenance at Land-Based Test Sites (LBTS) and onboard US Navy Submarines
• Review and provide input/feedback on draft and preliminary MIP/MRCs and technical documentation as needed
• Validate and test procedures during testing events in the lab and aboard submarines, which may require shift work to complete
• Develop operations and maintenance procedures for incorporation into electronic technical manuals (ETMs) using engineering source documents and materials gathered from engineering teams
• Develop and deliver operations and maintenance training using MS Office products to support the AN/BQQ-10 sonar system
• Develop electronic technical manuals to support O-Level operations and maintenance using principles of agile development
• Apply sound configuration management principles to ensure document integrity is maintained
• Maintain and develop a team concept schedule for product development
• Manage planned work forecasting in support of budget and execution planning
• Travel to support Navy customers, including duties performed onboard naval vessels in port and at sea

What You Bring to the Table

• 6–10 years of full-time experience in integrated logistics support, including fleet introduction, installation, test, operation, and life cycle support of the AN/BQQ-10 sonar system and/or a comparable computerized, computer-controlled system of similar complexity
• Experience developing Navy training documents and materials
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of agile methodology, including the agile mindset for rapid product development and validation
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence and DOORS or similar requirements and standards repositories
• Strong leadership qualities and effective team communication skills

What Sets You Apart

• Qualified Master Training Specialist or equivalent certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel required), XMLSpy, MS Visio, and PowerPoint
• Ability to prepare documentation for delivery in multiple formats (e.g., .doc, .PDF, HTML, and XML/SGML-tagged online and IETM)
• Experience employing Instructional Design practices to design curriculum supporting operations and maintenance training
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work effectively under pressure
• Qualified as an Agile Scrum Master or Product Owner (or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Willingness to travel and perform duties onboard naval vessels in port and at sea
• Position is 100% onsite at our Manassas, VA facility

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $90,359.00 - USD $97,771.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans