Littoral Combat Ships, Fleet Support Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented LCS Fleet Support Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. This is an onsite position.

Assist Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) to support Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) Fleet providing direct support to the Naval Station San Diego, CA. The digital and networking aspects of the Combat system ensure that the "detect-to-engage" process can be executed flawlessly and at lightning speed, allowing the ship to defend itself and its battlegroup from threats.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide onboard and remote support to assist the ship’s force in the following areas: Integrated Combat Management System (ICMS), and Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) onboard Independence variant Littoral Combat Ships
• Perform computer and network maintenance on shipboard combat system servers, routers, data buses (including fiber optics), and digital interfaces to ensure seamless system interoperability
• Conduct comprehensive system diagnostics and troubleshooting using built-in and external test equipment to isolate and resolve hardware, software, and integration malfunctions
• Provide direct technical assistance to ships’ force regarding computer program operations, media replacement, operational functionality, and technical inquiries
• Support shipboard testing and sea trial preparations, delivering hands-on technical support during both in-port and at-sea operational events
• Document system and software anomalies by generating Computer Program Change Requests (CPCRs) to support ongoing software baseline maintenance
• Interface and collaborate with key program stakeholders, including OPNAV, NAVSEA, Fleet Commands, ISEAs, NSWCPHD, and prime contractors
• Participate actively in program reviews, change control boards, and technical status meetings, developing and presenting customer briefings as required
• Utilize exceptional communication, time management and people skills to meet and exceed operational productivity and efficiency standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• 25+ years of direct experience in the operation, administration, training, and management of complex Naval Warfare Systems
• Littoral combat ship (LCS) subject matter expert with 15+ years of Integrated Combat Management system technical expertise while executing In-Service Engineering, operation, testing, evaluation, maintenance, modernization, lifecycle, and repair of LCS Combat/Weapon Systems and associated interfaces
• Possess expert knowledge of the Littoral Combat Ship program, its Combat systems, as well as communications equipment
• Extensive knowledge of shipboard maintenance and troubleshooting and repair requirements with over 14 years of experience working on different baselines of Close in Weapons System and SeaRAM

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently without direct supervision
• Prior US Navy experience as an Aegis Computer Network Technician is recommended and highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of the Weapon System, including the basic operation of all stations and consoles is highly desirable

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current or active Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain stationary for 50% of the time
• Frequent movement in a shipboard or test lab environment for communication and accessing resources for testing and troubleshooting.