• Combat Systems Technician

    Actalent (Dahlgren, VA)


    Job Title: Combat Systems Technician Job Description

     

    We are seeking a skilled Combat Systems Technician to support a team focused on Combat System Integration for Non-AEGIS class ships. This role involves significant experience with Radar and Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS) and will be part of a team with a longstanding relationship with the customer.

    Responsibilities

    + Actively participate as part of a team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel to provide ship integration services, including physical design, installation, testing, and maintenance of USN Combat Systems.

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

    + Generate and perform 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.

    + Participate in program reviews, phone conferences, working groups, and other meetings.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Fire Control Technician (FC) or Electronic Technician (ET) or 3-5 years of experience in ship system engineering support.

    + Specific experience in Command and Control (C2), Weapons Systems, Electronic Warfare (EW), or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS).

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

    + Familiarity with US Navy Ship Specification documents including GSO, Ship Specs, and STDs.

    + US Secret Clearance.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Recent experience supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) ship integration efforts is a plus.

    + AutoCAD experience is desired but not mandatory.

    Work Environment

    The preferred work location is Dahlgren with a hybrid schedule of 3 days on-site and 2 days from home. Alternatively, the position can be based in Norfolk at Fort Monroe. The role involves working on Non-AEGIS ships, including amphibious submersibles and aircraft carriers, contributing to technologies that ensure our nation's warfighters continue to stay safe.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dahlgren, Virginia.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/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 hybrid position in Dahlgren,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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.