Navigation System Field Engineer
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$70,000 - $120,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-05-29
Responsibilities
- Support at-sea missions aboard surface ships and SSBNs.
- Operate and maintain Navigation Subsystems and support equipment.
- Provide technical training and guidance to US/UK sailors.
- Assist in the development of documentation for pre-deployed TRIDENT Navigation operational software.
- Interface with multiple contractors supporting Navigation subsystem operations.
- Work on weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
- Relocate for field engineering assignments as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience as a NAV Electronic Technician.
- Ability to travel and support at-sea missions up to 180 days per year.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Experience with SWS Navigation System Level Test and Demonstration operations.
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or ability to obtain it.
- Familiarity with Strategic Systems Programs documentation.
- Willingness to work a non-standard work schedule.
