Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Travel Requirements: 20%

Location: San Diego, CA

SUMMARY: WR has a potential need for a GPNTS & NAVSSI Technician to provide US Navy and US Coast Guard Fleet Support.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supports operations, maintenance, and repair of the GPNTS and NAVSSI Systems and associated ancillary equipment.
• Provides leadership and mentoring to junior technicians.
• Responsible, but not limited to performing:
  • Pre-Deployment Grooms (PDAs)
  • System operations
  • System software loads
  • Master Configuration File (MCF) updates
  • System troubleshooting
  • System testing
  • System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT)
• Compiles data and writes reports showing findings, deficiencies, and recommendations to the ships for identified problems as well as to the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA).
• Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs equipment and circuit cards.
• Provides a detailed report for each component.
• Develops, reviews, and provides support for the update of Allowance Parts Lists (APL), technical manuals, training curriculum, MIPs, MRCs, and various test procedures.
• Develops, reviews, and provides Daily Status Reports (DSRs) and Weekly Status Reports (WSRs).
• Reports issues within 24hrs of occurrence.
• Attends shipboard daily status meetings with a focus on documenting and reporting accomplishments and issues.
• Attends weekly and monthly program OIPT meetings with a focus on lessons learned, risks, accomplishments, and process improvements.
• Travels 20% of the time.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Formal electronics training from one or more of the following:
  • Technical School
  • Class A or B military school in electronics or communications
  • Four (4) year electronics apprentice program
• Formal electronics training to include:
  • Installation Tasks
  • Soldering
  • Cable Tray
  • Conduit
  • Making/Repairing Connectors
• Five (5) + years of experience performing work in support of Government or Commercial:
  • Electronic Systems
  • Inertial Navigation Equipment
• Experience in equipment testing, interpreting, and evaluating field data
• Five (5) + years of experience as a technician (in related electronics fields) performing work
• Knowledge of the advanced operation and systems analysis of government or commercial electronic systems or inertial navigation equipment
• One (1) + years of experience providing technical instruction to lower-level field representatives and technicians (in related electronic fields) including, but not limited to:
  • Performing work in support of operation and systems analysis of electronic systems or inertial navigation systems

*This position is contingent upon funding*

Position Target Salary Range: $48,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year. The offered salary is based on several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and job-related skills.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Due to federal court action, the target date by which federal contractor employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID has been extended indefinitely. COVID vaccination requirements for those performing work at a customer site and/or who travel as a part of their function will take precedence over guidelines for WR facilities.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.