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Navy Navigation Technical Specialist

Noblis
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Navy Navigation Technical Specialist position at Noblis?

Responsibilities

Noblis MSD’s mission is to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCPD) in their missions to enable research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition, engineering, systems integration, in-service and fleet engineering with cybersecurity, comprehensive logistics, and life-cycle savings. Noblis MSD is seeking a Navy Navigation Technical Specialist to serve as a Waterfront Engineer. Prior background of Navigation Electronics Repair and Operation is highly desired. Specifically the candidate will be serving as a Waterfront Engineer for U.S. Navy Navigation programs. You will provide engineering and technical assistance support in San Diego, CA.

The Navy Navigation Technical Specialist is a full time position, and will consist of a combination of remote work, and on-site work for ships located in San Diego, CA. This position will the lead the testing and troubleshooting of shipboard navigation equipment and lead technical refreshes of existing systems.

    • Complete Shipboard Operability Verification Tests for navigation and steering systems
    • Assess proper integration with navigation and steering peripheral equipment such as Hydraulic Power Units, Navigation Data Sources, and or RADARs
    • Travel to fleet concentration areas to facilitate technical installations, and or repairs. Up to 25%
    • Facilitate crew maintenance upgrades as it pertains to new system installation and operation.
    • Provide subject matter expertise at status meetings.
    • Complete assigned tasking with minimal to no supervision.
    • Facilitate fleet implementation and fielding plans.
    • Develop and execute test plans, and update system drawings as needed.
    • Provide feedback and lessons learned for test plans and technical documentation
Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in related technical field OR a High School Diploma and 6 years technical experience will be considered.

  • Active military service as an ET, ETV, or EM.
  • Additional electronics technician related experience may also be considered.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%, domestic and international (passport required).
  • Must be able to obtain Sec within 1 year of date of hire/start date.
  • US Citizen Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a secret clearance required.

Desired Qualifications

  • 14NO, 14NM or Navigation Technical Subject Matter Expert Preferred.
  • Proficiency of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), gyrocompasses, speed sensors, fathometers and electronic charting systems.
  • Knowledge of basic project management principles to include but not limited to planning, organizing, directing and controlling organizational resources in order to meet goals and objectives.
  • Experienced in specific to Naval maintenance and upkeep processes is a plus.
  • Ability to interact with multiple Navy activities and effectively communicate technical information with all levels of personnel both military and civilian.
  • Knowledge of Ethernet networking.
  • Troubleshooting of lab and system hardware.
  • General Windows OS experience (Install/Configure/Troubleshoot).
  • Proficient in using MS Office products.
  • Excellent communications skills a must.

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Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

  • Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $63,600.00 - USD $99,450.00 /Yr.

Salary : $63,600 - $99,450

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