General Dynamics

Junior Fleet Support Specialist

General Dynamics$82K — $88K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.
  • Proficient in engineering principles and practices.
  • Creativity and multitasking ability.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform research, data transfers, and troubleshooting for Nosis and STRMS Programs.
  • Provide lab, onboard, and distance support to fleet customers.
  • Engage in installations and repairs of software and systems on local submarines and carriers.
  • Conduct technical activities impacting system design and operational software services.
  • Collaborate with fleet and government customers to solve high-stakes problems.

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge defense technology supporting national security.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and learning.
  • Travel opportunities to support fleet operations.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Advanced Engineering Support Specialist supporting the Nosis and STRMS Programs. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports the knowlege, training, qualification, and proficeincy of some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems.  Our employees work closely with esteemed fleet and government customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions around the world.

In our highly collaborative and global environment, you’ll provide lab, onboard, and distance support and services direct to our fleet customers and our own field support team with cloud technologies. Essentially, you’ll perform research, data transfers, troubleshooting, installations, and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, fielding, troubleshooting, and repairing of Nosis and Nosis Cloud software, devices, systems, and third-party applications.  Your will perform technical activities which impact the proposal, system level design, detail design and manufacture of advanced software and cloud services systems.

This job requires physically going to the local submarines, carriers and destroyers in the area to diagnosis, troubleshoot and solve problems relating to software and VMs as well as installation of software onboard those entities. Some travel will be involved and having a passport is highly recommended.

What you’ll experience:
  • Technologies that support the qualifications, training, proficiency, and communications for our fleet customers ensuring they are ready to perform at the highest level when duty calls.
  • A team of bold thinkers committed to providing direct support to our customers and exploring what’s next
  • Opportunities to grow and gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
  • Some Travel Required
What you bring to the table:
  • Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
  • Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
  • Proficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards
What sets you apart:
  • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • Quick learner who can operate independently and resolve complex issues, but also work well with a team to provide and take input to accomplish tasks.
  • Cloud Computing, Support, or Administration Experience
  • Microsoft Windows Server and/or Linux Server Administration experience.
  • Oracle Database operation and maintenance. 
  • Previous CANES or PPLAN Network administrator experience.
  • Must be able to complete all requirements for DoD 8570 Certification within 6 months.
  • Must have strong organizational and analytical skills as well as practical problem-solving and decision making-skills. 
  • Ability to work well under pressure, with minimal supervision, and be able to manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously. 
  • Load and update software applications as required. 
  • Operation in a shipboard Information Technology Customer support capacity. 
  • Linux, ORACLE, VMware, Hyper-V, MSSQL, Windows Server 2008 or higher. 
  • CompTIA Security + Certification.
  • Linux + Certification or equivalent training and experience.
  • AWS Credentials or Similar
  • Experience with VBScript, JavaScript, Windows Scripting, WBEM, .NET, JBOSS.
  • Experience with CANES or PPLAN Environments
  • Use, administration, and maintenance of Nosis or STRMS Software Suites
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $82,015.00 - USD $88,743.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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