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Combat Systems SME Lead

Life Cycle Engineering

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Atlassian JIRA, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Systems, Copying Machines, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, DoD Clearance, Electronic Warfare, Electronics, Fax Machines, Genetics, Health Maintenance, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Human Resources, Hunting, Information Technology & Information Systems, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Medical Conditions, Military, Office Equipment, Online Training, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Security Clearance, Staff Training, System Integration (SI), System Operations, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Taxonomies, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, United States Citizen, United States Navy (USN), Vehicle Fleets, Vision Plan
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
18 days ago
Combat Systems SME Lead

Position Summary:
Life Cycle Engineering has a contingent opening for a Lead Combat Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting services for the Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT). The Lead Combat Systems SME is the program's senior specialist for AEGIS Combat Systems (CG-47, DDG-51, DDG-1000), Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS — LPD-17, LSD-41/49, LHD-1, LHA-6), and mine hunting and minesweeping combat systems (MCM-1, LCS Mission Modules). This position provides functional advisory support to all six visit teams on combat systems deficiencies, engineering interface issues, and integrated system support — it does not hold direct supervisory authority over team members but serves as the highest-credibility technical resource for CS-related findings. The Lead CS SME must hold both AEGIS and SSDS operational and maintenance depth and must be current on electronic warfare systems (SLQ-32/SEWIP, SLQ-25, NULKA, Mk 36 SRBOC) employed across the supported hull types. This contract has a contingent start of September 2026.

Security Clearance Requirements:
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance required (Security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
  • Ability to maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Serve as functional combat systems advisor to all six visit teams; provide CS technical support on request for any visit involving AEGIS, SSDS, or MCM/LCS combat systems.
  • Conduct direct combat systems assessments during CRUDES (CG/DDG) visits as a primary team member.
  • Assess AEGIS Combat Systems suite operability, maintenance management, radar (SPY-1), VLS, CIWS, BMD, and sonar systems for material condition and maintenance program health.
  • Assess SSDS systems, electronic warfare suites (SLQ-32, SLQ-25, NULKA, Mk 36 SRBOC), and network/communications systems on amphibious hull visits.
  • Provide combat systems subject matter expertise for ORCA assessments involving combat systems workshop and IPE evaluation.
  • Conduct and supervise deckplate CS training at the watchstander and CSOOW/STO level.
  • Administer Level 2 pre/post knowledge assessments for CS training evolutions and complete Level 3 behavioral observation forms post-training.
  • Generate maintenance-ready AWRs for combat systems deficiencies; review CS-related AWRs from other team SMEs.
  • Submit class-level CS deficiency patterns — particularly cross-class patterns identifiable through JIRA NAVY-prefix tags — to the PM for the Class Issues Assessment Report.
  • Participate in annual STANCO; lead combat systems curriculum review and cross-class CS deficiency taxonomy agenda items.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations
  • Supervisory combat systems experience with Navy surface ship Combat Systems maintenance processes.
  • Extensive experience in one or more of the following positions: Systems Test Officer (STO), Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM), or Combat Systems Officer of the Watch (CSOOW) on multiple AEGIS and SSDS ships.
  • Extensive experience in Navy ship Combat Systems operations on multiple AEGIS and SSDS ships.
  • Maintenance and training staff experience at ISIC, TYCOM, or Afloat Training Group level.
  • In-depth knowledge of Navy ship depot-level Combat Systems maintenance processes.
  • In-depth knowledge of the theory and workings of surface ship Combat Systems maintenance processes.
  • Undergraduate or associate's degree, or seven (7) years demonstrated experience in a management role.

Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
  • Experience as Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM) on multiple AEGIS hull types (DDG-51 Flights I, II, IIA, III; CG-47).
  • Electronics Material Officer (EMO) experience on SSDS-equipped ships (LPD-17, LSD, LHD, LHA).
  • Direct operational and maintenance experience within the last five (5) years with SLQ-32V3/V5/SEWIP Block 2, SLQ-25 NIXIE, NULKA, and Mk 36 SRBOC systems.
  • Familiarity with DDG-1000 Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) and Zumwalt-class combat management architecture.
  • Prior RATT or TYCOM-directed CS maintenance assessment experience.

Physical Demands and Expectations:
  • Ability to work in an industrial shipboard/shipyard environment, climb shipboard ladders and wear all required safety equipment.
  • Able to lift (up to 50lb), carry, and transport heavy equipment and materials required. Able to meet U.S. Navy shiprider requirements
  • Must be willing to travel up to 40% of the year to CONUS/OCONUS locations.
  • Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
  • Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

This position description re present s a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way”, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work” in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com .
Mission
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

Benefits
  • Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
  • Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
  • Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
  • Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
  • Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
  • Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
  • Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
  • Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more...
*Benefits may vary by business unit and location.

Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
 

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