Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience in military electronic systems maintenance/management, or an Associate degree with 8 years, or a High School diploma with 10 years of relevant experience.
Minimum of five years in direct supervision and administration of technical teams.
Recent experience (within the last five years) in CVN, LHA, or LHD Combat Systems Organization.
Preferred experience in maintaining/managing shipboard Air Traffic Control systems on CVN, LHA, or LHD class ships.
Knowledge of quality assurance processes, COMSEC, and Information Assurance.
Responsibilities
Manage fleet services effectively to ensure operational readiness.
Attend daily meetings with government fleet liaisons to review tasking schedules and status updates.
Provide technical expertise and advisory services to customers and staff.
Schedule personnel for both planned and emergency travel needs.
Write project assignments detailing charge numbers and deliverable requirements.
Track fleet service projects to ensure adherence to budget and schedule.
Arrange for the testing and shipment of repair parts to ships worldwide.
Supervise technician staff and coordinate testing events.
Assist in developing and maintaining training curriculum and schedules.
Travel as required to support fleet operations.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with U.S. Navy shipboard systems.
Dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities.
Engagement with government liaisons and technical teams.
Potential for professional growth in a specialized field.
Location in San Diego, CA, a hub for military and defense operations.
Full Job Description
Job Description
BAE Systems is under contract to provide various engineering and technical services for U. S. Navy shipboard Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems, both in-port and underway. Our technicians are tasked to provide an array of services to include but not limited to: readiness reviews, system grooms, system certifications and technical assistance. The schedules for these events are dynamic, and the resources needed to support them are shared with other project work. The selected candidate must have good communication skills for interaction with the customers, their direct reports, internal functional organizations, and other managers.
The Field Support Manager will have the following duties and responsibilities: • Manage fleet services • Attend daily meetings with government fleet liaisons to review tasking schedules, and status • Provide technical expertise and advisory services to customers and staff • Schedule personnel for planned and emergency travel • Write project assignments with charge numbers and deliverable requirements • Track fleet service projects to stay on budget and schedule • Arrange for test and shipment of repair parts to ships worldwide • Track payback status of repair parts supplied to the fleet • Schedule weekend / after-hours email and phone support • Supervise technician staff • Coordinate / schedule testing events • Assist with development and maintenance of training curriculum and training schedules • Travel as required
This position is located in San Diego, CA. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to San Diego or surrounding areas.
Required Skills and Education
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience in the maintenance/management of military electronic systems OR Associate degree and 8 years of experience in the maintenance/management of military electronic systems OR High School diploma and 10 years of experience in the maintenance/management of military or defense electronic systems
At least five years of experience in the direct supervision and administration of technical teams
Recent experience in CVN, LHA, or LHD Combat Systems Organization (within the last five years)
Preferred Skills and Education
Experience maintaining/managing shipboard Air Traffic Control systems aboard CVN, LHA, or LHD class ships Knowledge of quality assurance processes, COMSEC, and Information Assurance
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
