Mid Level Engineering Support Specialist
The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Manassas, VA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$50.39 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Altova XML Spy, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fire Suppression/Control, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Instructional Design, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Military, Military Specifications, Military/DoD Standards, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Regulations, SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language), State Laws and Regulations, Technical Writing, Testing, United States Citizen, United States Navy (USN), Unix Operating Systems, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)
LOCATION
Manassas, VA
POSTED
3 days ago
JOB LOCATION: Manassas, VA
WAGE RANGE*: $45-$50.39/hr.
JOB NUMBER: 26-00566
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
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. Must have AN/BYG-1 / Fire Control Technician experience.
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.
What you bring to the table:
- Qualified Master Training Specialist
- Experience using S1000D to develop and publish Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
- Ability to prepare documentation for delivery in a variety of formats (e.g. .doc, .PDF, HTML and XML/SGML-tagged online and IETM).
- Familiarity with military documentation using current DoD specifications and standards including, but not limited to, MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-24784, and MIL-STD 40051-2C
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel a must), XMLSpy, MS Visio, PowerPoint
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of military/commercial requirements/specifications
- Previous experience developing Navy training documents and material
- Employs Instructional Design practices to design curriculum to support operations and maintenance training
- Experience with Submarine Launchers, AN/BYG-1
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems
- Ability to handle multiple projects and work well under pressure
- Previous Navy experience is a must
- Proven conflict management skills
- Demonstrated skills consistent with a team-based work environment
- Willingness to travel and perform duties onboard naval vessels.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Mid-level Engineering Support Specialist ( Seeking prior Fire Control Technician preferably from submarines for a technical writing, SME, and Training role ) to work from their Manassas, VA facility. We are looking for a mid-level Engineering Support Specialist with 6 plus years of experience to help develop and deliver support products for the US Navy, specifically the Common Weapons Launcher (CWL)/Multi Tube Weapons Simulator (MTWS). Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience with the submarine fleet combat system, AN/BYG-1.
What you'll experience:
- Review and provide feedback on draft and preliminary maintenance documents and technical manuals
- Validate test procedures during testing events both in the lab and on submarines, sometimes requiring shift work
- Create operations and maintenance procedures for technical manuals and training documents
- Travel to support Navy customers in a lab based environment
- Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered
Workplace Options:
- This position is fully on-site, no telework opportunities with this position.
- While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas VA facility.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.
About the Company
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The Computer Merchant, LTD.
About TCM
If you would like to…
- Develop your skills
- Improve your earnings potential
- Gain greater control over your career
The Computer Merchant, Ltd. (TCM) has provided Information Technology Solutions and enterprise staffing services to Fortune 1000, mid to small sized corporations, as well as Federal, state, and local governments for over 30 years.
At The Computer Merchant (TCM), we are committed to your professional and financial success. We'll evaluate your background, experience and qualifications, and then recommend contract jobs that are the best match for your goals.
Fast Facts & Recognition:
- 41 year track record of success deploying over 63,000 consultants and core employees in critical positions for Fortune 1000 companies
- Access to over 11 million unique consultants nationwide
- Centralized and dedicated client delivery team
- Supplier Diversity Certification as a Veteran Business Enterprise
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1980
WEBSITE
http://itstaffing.com/