McKean Defense is a Naval Life Cycle Management, Engineering, Enterprise Transformation and Program Management business headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. McKean’s engineers, developers, technical staff, programmers, analysts, and program managers identify and deploy new shipboard technologies, integrate information technology across shipboard platforms, and develop strategies to support the Warfighter. McKean’s employees create strategic solutions to help customers reach new levels of mission support and transform their organizations. McKean Defense values the life experiences of potential candidates, including those who have served our Military. Currently, 38% of McKean’s employees are veterans.

McKean Defense is seeking former Navy Submarine or Surface Electronics Technicians (rank E5 or above) to provide test and troubleshooting support in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities:

• Support testing and troubleshooting of Navy Integrated Bridge Navigation Systems (IBNS) and Steering and Propulsion Control Systems (SPCS) at the Land Based Test Facility in Philadelphia, PA.
• Witness/support/conduct testing, System Operation Verification Testing (SOVT), and Installation Check-Out (INCO) on IBS/IBNS, Voyage Management Systems (VMS), and steering control systems.
• Work with network switch configurations.
• Load and test navigation and steering software to ensure application software is operating correctly.
• Inspect/verify equipment installation, operations, and conduct testing of system upgrades/revisions.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of Windows-based computer hardware/software and physical media (fiber optic, shielded/unshielded twisted pair, and COAX); re-imaging hard drives; and installing software and configure network connectivity.
• Review and use of Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), Liaison Action Requests (LARs), Test Procedures, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs).
• Coordinate and support progress meetings for projects and repairs

Required Skills

Prior Navy service as Electronics Technicians (ETV, ET) or Information Systems Technicians (IT, ITS) with rank of E5 or above preferred; prefer graduate of military or trade school.

Preferred Naval experience includes experience in shipboard Virginia Class, DDG, or LCS operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing.

Five (5) years of professional experience as an Electronics Technician, which includes:

Five (5) years of professional experience troubleshooting and tracing signals using electrical schematics and a digital multi-meter to diagnose or isolate cause for electrical failures, then generating write ups that detail testing performed, troubleshooting steps, and findings

Required Experience

Knowledge of military specifications and Navy technical documentation.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

The ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance through the DoD is required for this position.

Up to 25% travel

McKean Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

McKean Defense is an E-Verify company.

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Prior Navy service as Electronics Technicians (ETV, ET) or Information Systems Technicians (IT, ITS) with rank of E5 or above preferred; prefer graduate of military or trade school.

Preferred Naval experience includes experience in shipboard Virginia Class, DDG, or LCS operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing.

Five (5) years of professional experience as an Electronics Technician, which includes:

Five (5) years of professional experience troubleshooting and tracing signals using electrical schematics and a digital multi-meter to diagnose or isolate cause for electrical failures, then generating write ups that detail testing performed, troubleshooting steps, and findings