• Combat Systems Technician

    Actalent (Dahlgren, VA)


    Job Title: Systems TechnicianJob Description

     

    We are seeking a skilled Systems Technician to join a team dedicated to Combat System Integration support for Non-AEGIS class ships. The role requires expertise in Radar and Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS), supporting physical design, installation, testing, and maintenance of US Navy Combat Systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Actively participate as part of a team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel to provide ship integration services.

    + Perform technical reviews of planned ship upgrades, coordinating Ship Integration Liaison Action Reports (LARs), and provide written comments on issues and impacts.

    + Generate and conduct technical reviews of Combat Systems Integration/Engineering Ship Change Documents (SCDs).

    + Review Combat Systems changes to identify possible conjunctive alteration impacts with other ship systems.

    + Participate in assessment events related to integration and testing of ship systems.

    + Conduct Ship Checks to document existing compartment arrangements and configurations.

    Essential Skills

    + 10+ years of experience as either a Fire Control Technician (FC) or Electronics Technician (ET) or 5 years of experience in ship system engineering support.

    + Specific experience in Ship Self Defense Systems and/or Radar Systems.

    + Familiarity with ship system design processes including SCDs, ECPs, and ECRs.

    + Familiarity with US Navy Ship Specification Documents such as GSO, Ship Specs, and MIL-STDs.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Recent experience supporting NSWCDD.

    + Experience with AutoCAD.

    Work Environment

    The work is primarily onsite with potential for hybrid flexibility once up to speed. This role offers the opportunity to work on Non-AEGIS ships including amphibious submersibles and Aircraft Carriers, contributing to the safety and modernization of naval technologies.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $40.86/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Dahlgren,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.