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Zumwalt Electronics Technician

US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$96K/yr - $182K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX is a leader in defense technology and is seeking a Senior Field Engineer with strong Network and electronics skills to support the Zumwalt Total Ship Activation program. The role involves performing network removal, installation, integration, test, and validation activities for defense systems on Zumwalt Class vessels.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Network installations and maintenance with knowledge of CISCO Systems (routers, switches, Call Administration servers

Software installations and maintenance with knowledge of Linux / Unix operating systems on RedHat7, as well as knowledge of Java / C / C++

Ship's External Communications System (EXCOMMs) and C4I installation, integration and troubleshooting

Initial responsibilities will include taking down old networks, pulling cables and racks out. Populate and depopulate Server racks

Upkeep and installation of the TSCEI (Total Ship Computing Environment Infrastructure) software aboard Zumwalt Class vessels

Work collaboratively with a team of highly skilled Software and Network Technician and Engineers

Perform equipment installation, checkout, testing, reporting of results, EXCOMMs, C4I, SW, HW and FW upgrades and maintaining records as needed

Provide regular internal status reports to the TSCEi Team

Provide support demonstrating system stage tests

Interact with the Shipbuilder, SUPSHIP, Ship’s Force and outside vendors on TSCE issues and concerns

Perform normal climbing and lifting associated with shipboard electronic work

Accept temporary assignments that involve at-sea support aboard Zumwalt Class vessels

Qualification

Network installationsCISCO SystemsLinux / UnixC4I systemsJava / C / C++Naval Communications systemsComputer CertificationsMulti-tasking skillsCustomer focusCollaboration skills

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Experience with software / network systems, hardware / software integration, or system activation and test, including hands-on experience working with electrical and computer systems design, integration, and test in either a lab or field setting

Experience with Naval Communications systems and C4I systems

Experience safely conduct testing and integration in a shipboard environment

Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship maintenance availabilities

Preferred

Demonstrated track record of completed integration events

Customer focus and collaboration skills

Demonstrated Multi-tasking skills - close out projects completely

Prior experience working with Military and Commercial Marine control systems

Experience with test procedure development and test conduct

Familiarity with Zumwalt Ship networks and equipment

Computer, Network and Fiber Optic Certifications

Information System Networks experience

Experience with Microsoft Office products

C4I and combat system test tools (hardware and software)

Ability to perform work on board a naval vessel under construction and during trial periods at sea. Prior experience working in this environment would be an advantage

Interest in future work which may involve travel while providing support to ships under construction or underway for at sea events, a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees