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 is employee owned, and values the life experiences of potential candidates, including those who have served our Military. Currently, 38% of McKean’s employee owner workforce are veterans.

McKean is seeking an on-site representative in San Diego, CA to support DDG Modernization programs under the cognizance of Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia (NSWCPD). The candidate's duties will include the following:

• Act as a liaison between NSWCPD and all West Coast shipyards and waterfront fleet activities.

• Coordinate technical efforts related to HM&E control systems modernization aboard DDG class ships.

• Act as a quality assurance representative for new system installations, and coordinate efforts of test teams for system verification.

- Provide troubleshooting support on electrical and mechanical equipment.

• Develop and distribute recurring status reports related to system installation and test projects.

• Review technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, test procedures, operational procedures, and technical manuals.

Required Skills

Ability to read and understand technical documentation, engineering drawings and reports

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to communicate to varying levels of leadership regarding technical matters

Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasking efficiently

Required Experience

HS Diploma and/or Graduate of Trade School required.  Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline preferred.

Prior U.S. Navy shipboard experience required (5+ years preferred).

Prior experience with HM&E control systems a plus.

Prior quality assurance (QA) experience a plus.

Travel up to 25%

DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

McKean Defense is an E-Verify company.

Ability to read and understand technical documentation, engineering drawings and reports

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to communicate to varying levels of leadership regarding technical matters

Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasking efficiently