Navy TCS - Design Team Technical Support
Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Basic Qualifications

Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant 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

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has an immediate opening to provide Technical Support and TCS subject matter expertise (SME) for the Systems Engineering team. The position provides an opportunity to develop and advance the cutting-edge technology that supports our nation's fundamental defense services. GDMS employees work closely with the government to develop solutions that allow them to carry out submarine missions. The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams to deliver end-to-end solutions in mission systems integration, development, and operations support to fleets and the organization. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and generous health and personal benefits, this position to provide Technical Support for the Engineering team will enhance their skill set among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The employees will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Key Responsibilities

This Technical Support role provides TCS subject matter expertise (SME) and assistance to the TCS Systems Engineering team. Responsibilities include working with the team to help derive TCS system and subsystem level requirements and corresponding design. Strong documentation skills and strong time management skills are a must. This position includes supporting customer meetings and related tasking. This includes participation in weekly working groups to help design new capabilities and improvements leading up to program milestone reviews. Additional responsibilities include assisting with test procedures related to new design. Candidate must be able to grasp and apply new information quickly, demonstrate initiative on assignments and professionally execute projects with direction.

US Navy Submarine Fire Control Technician (FT) experience is REQUIRED.

Required Skills

Submarine AN/BYG-1 TCS system experience

High proficiency in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good understanding of the Systems Engineering process

These skills are a PLUS

Experience with Navy Submarine Design

Experience working with the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS Community)

Design experience within a Systems Engineering team

Requirements Management database tool experience

Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or Telelogic DOORS

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 13,000+ 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!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran