LCS Fleet Support Engineer (Onsite, San Diego)

About the role

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Fleet Support Engineer to join its team in San Diego, California. This is an onsite position supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in assisting the LCS fleet, with direct support to Naval Station San Diego. The digital and networking aspects of the LCS combat system enable a fast "detect-to-engage" process. The projected compensation range is $98,000 to $163,100.

Key responsibilities

• Provide onboard and remote support to the ship's force for the Integrated Combat Management System (ICMS) and Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) on Independence variant LCS.
• Maintain shipboard combat system servers, routers, data buses (including fiber optics) and digital interfaces.
• Run diagnostics and troubleshooting with built-in and external test equipment to fix hardware, software and integration issues.
• Assist the crew with computer program operations, media replacement, functionality and technical questions.
• Support shipboard testing and sea trials, giving hands-on technical support in port and at sea.
• Document anomalies by creating Computer Program Change Requests (CPCRs).
• Work with OPNAV, NAVSEA, Fleet Commands, ISEAs, NSWCPHD and prime contractors, and take part in program reviews, change control boards and technical status meetings.

Required profile

• Current or active Secret clearance.
• 25+ years of direct experience operating, administering, training and managing complex naval warfare systems.
• 15+ years as an LCS subject matter expert with ICMS technical expertise, covering in-service engineering, testing, evaluation, maintenance, modernization, lifecycle and repair of LCS combat and weapon systems.
• Expert knowledge of the LCS program, combat systems and communications equipment.
• Over 14 years of shipboard maintenance and troubleshooting experience across different baselines of Close In Weapons System and SeaRAM.
• Ability to stay stationary 50% of the time and move frequently in a shipboard or test lab environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work independently without supervision.
• Prior US Navy experience as an Aegis Computer Network Technician.
• Strong knowledge of weapon system stations and consoles.

What we offer

• Health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay and disability coverage.
• Retirement and savings plans, learning and development, wellness programs and optional benefit elections.