Sonar Technician

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Manassas, VA
Salary
$111,493–$123,687 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $118k
$102k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $133,250–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Sonar Technician

Seeking a prior Sonar Technician (Submarines) for SME, ILS and Training role, this position involves supporting the development and delivery of Submarine Sonar ILS products for the US Navy. The selected candidate will perform research and engineering laboratory functions including the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of devices and systems. Key responsibilities include developing operations and maintenance procedures for technical manuals, creating provisioning technical data packages, and producing training materials using MS Office products. The role requires expertise in the AN/BQQ-10 Series sonar system to provide status updates to customers and internal managers while validating test procedures during hull or lab events. Required skills include proficiency in engineering principles, configuration management, and project scheduling via MS Project. Preferred technical competencies include Linux/Unix familiarity and certifications such as NET+, SECURITY+, A+, CCNA, or CISSP.

What you'll do

  • Provide project status updates to Navy customers and internal business managers.
  • Review and provide input on draft and preliminary MIP/MRC documents.
  • Validate test procedures during lab and hull testing events, including shift work.
  • Develop operations and maintenance procedures for inclusion in technical manuals.
  • Create provisioning technical data packages specifically for the AN/BQQ-10 system.
  • Develop training materials using MS Office products to support operations and maintenance.
  • Maintain document configuration management using established engineering principles.
  • Create project schedules using tools like MS Project to manage tasks and staffing.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for access to classified information.
  • A Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering plus 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of experience is required.
  • 9 years of active duty as a Sonar Technician (Submarines) may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have at least 9 years of experience in submarine fleet logistic support for the AN/BQQ-10 Series sonar system.
  • Must serve as a subject matter expert on the AN/BQQ-10 submarine sonar system.
  • Experience in developing test procedures, training materials, and technical manuals is required.
  • Proficiency in engineering principles, configuration management, and MS Office products is required.

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