Pmat
SSDS Technical Operator
Wallops Island, Virginia · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 25 days ago
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About the role
- As an SSDS Technical Operator, you will play a critical role in the operation, activation, testing, and troubleshooting of the U.S. Navy's Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) aboard the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) located in Wallops Island, Virginia.
- You will work closely with government and contractor engineers, combat systems operators, and test teams to prepare complex combat systems for developmental and operational testing.
Responsibilities
- Operate, configure, and support the Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) during developmental and operational test events.
- Bring SSDS combat systems from cold iron status to fully operational readiness in support of testing and evaluation activities.
- Perform system initialization, equipment alignment, configuration verification, and operational checks prior to test execution.
- Maintain accurate operational logs, test documentation, and configuration records supporting Navy test objectives.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by providing technical feedback and recommendations to enhance system performance and test execution.
- Primarily CONUS travel for customer meetings, training, and occasional test support
- This position offers the opportunity to directly support cutting-edge naval combat system development in an operational environment where your technical expertise has an immediate impact on the future capabilities of the U.S. Navy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Active Secret clearance required
Nice to have
- Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline preferred.
- Active Top Secret clearance preferred
Skills
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) platforms.
- Experience supporting combat systems testing, integration, or operational evaluation activities.
- Strong understanding of U.S. Navy combat systems, surface warfare operations, and tactical employment concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex combat system hardware, software, and network issues.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced operational test environments while supporting multiple stakeholders.
- Experience supporting the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) program.
- Experience with Aegis Combat System, Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), or other integrated Navy combat systems.
- Prior experience supporting NAVSEA, NSWC Dahlgren Division, or Naval Surface Warfare testing activities.
- Familiarity with combat system integration, developmental testing (DT), and operational testing (OT).
- Prior U.S. Navy Surface Warfare or Combat Systems operational experience.
- Experience supporting missile firing events, live-fire exercises, or waterfront combat system operations.
- Previous experience working within Department of Defense acquisition or test organizations.
Company info
- PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.
- We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.
- Whether you're an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you'll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you're passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future of defense technology!
- Required Skills and Experience:
- PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability.
- We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts.
- Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.
- We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
- We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly.
- We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities.
- We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room.
- Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper.
- We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.
- Whether you're an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you'll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship and Clearance requirements:
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