C5ISR Systems Support Engineer

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

CECOM C5ISR Systems Support Engineer

Army Watercraft Program

GDIT has an immediate opening for a Systems Analyst, Senior (Engineer) supporting Worldwide Field Sustainment operations for the United States Army Watercraft Program. The selected candidate will provide senior level engineering, sustainment, modernization, and technical management support for Army Watercraft Systems operating worldwide.

This position supports shipboard electronic and electrical systems aboard Army vessels to ensure mission readiness, regulatory compliance, lifecycle sustainment, and modernization of communications and navigation systems. The selected candidate will serve as a technical lead supporting CECOM C5I government leadership and Product Director Army Watercraft Systems activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis, sustainment support, and modernization recommendations for Army watercraft electronic and electrical systems.

• Lead and train senior and junior technicians supporting Army vessel sustainment operations.

• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for contractor personnel and installation activities.

• Monitor readiness and operational performance of Army Watercraft Systems worldwide.

• Research obsolete systems and provide engineering recommendations, retrofit strategies, and Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimates.

• Develop engineering assessments, readiness reports, and modernization documentation for government leadership.

• Lead retrofit and modernization projects supporting vessel mission upgrades and regulatory compliance.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS), Navigation Systems, Communication Systems, and GMDSS.

• Develop configuration drawings and engineering diagrams using AutoCAD and PDF formats.

• Coordinate cable routing, equipment foundations, and modernization installation activities.

• Coordinate sustainment projects with Vessel Support Organizations located in Hawaii, Fort Eustis, and Japan.

• Support maintenance operations at the CECOM C5I Maintenance Support Facility Annex and Integrated Lab and Training Facility.

• Support worldwide travel requirements up to 50 percent in support of operational missions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related technical field preferred. In Lieu of a degree 8yrs of experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting shipboard electronic systems, C5ISR systems, navigation systems, or military sustainment operations.

• Experience supporting military or commercial maritime modernization projects and shipboard integration efforts.

• Strong knowledge of Integrated Bridge Systems, GMDSS, marine communications systems, navigation systems, electrical distribution systems, and shipboard cabling standards.

• Experience developing technical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD.

• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, contractors, and field installation projects.

• Strong troubleshooting, systems integration, maintenance management, and configuration control experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills supporting senior government leadership.

• Valid passport required at time of Hire.

Required Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ CE current certification -Baseline requirement.

• One current computing environment certification in compliance with DoD 8140.

Work Location

• Joint Base Langley Eustis

• Newport News, Virginia

Clearance Requirement

• Active Secret Clearance required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Training and Certifications

• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License with Ship Radar Endorsement

• FCC GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License

• Anschutz Navigation and Radar System Certifications

• Tactical Radio and Satellite Communications Training

• Electrical Wiring Installation and Repair Training

• AutoCAD 2024 experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, ServiceNow, and WASP Inventory Cloud

What GDIT Offers

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Career growth and internal mobility opportunities

• Collaborative and mission focused work environment

• Employee rewards and recognition program

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required