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Senior Weapons Technician

Life Cycle Engineering
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2026
Position Summary:

As a Senior Weapons Technician you will provide technical assistance to the shipboard crews in the operation, inspection, problem identification, troubleshooting and maintenance of Shipboard Weapons aboard U.S. Navy ships as a representative of Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC). You will interface with U.S. Navy civilian engineers, program managers and logisticians, and equipment manufacturers. You will receive daily work assignments from the SWRMC Branch Head. Additional duties may include logistics, material, and safety responsibilities.

Clearance Required:

  • Must be a US Citizen with an Active Secret Clearance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Direct, oversee repair activities, train, troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain the following:
    • MK45 MOD 2
    • MK45 MOD 4
    • MK38 MOD 2
    • MK38 MOD 3
    • MK110 Gun Mounts
    • MK46
    • Small Arms
    • Night Vision Devices
    • Crew Served Weapons and Mounts
    • Magazine Sprinkler Systems (Legacy)
    • Magazine Sprinkler Systems (Fairmont, Consilium, FDAS)
  • Provide technical support for procurement, installation, at-sea testing, preventive/corrective maintenance, and lifecycle management of systems.
  • Interpret technical manuals, apply repair standards, and maintain accurate technical documentation.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 10 years of related experience with MK45 MOD2 or MK45 MOD4
  • Navy Gunner's Mate "A” School graduate
  • Navy 5”/54 MK45 MOD2 "C” School or Navy 5”/54 MK45 MOD4 "C” School graduate
  • Advanced knowledge and proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining associated systems.
  • Strong technical comprehension with the ability to read and interpret technical manuals, system drawings, and procedural corrective and repair standards.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to provide technical findings orally and/or written.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related technical applications.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience:

  • OSHA 10
  • CPR

Physical Demands and Expectations:

  • Able to travel 10%.
  • Regular physical activity, including walking, climbing stairs, and standing; frequent periods of prolonged sitting may be required.
  • 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 for the job.
  • Able to meet U.S. Navy ship rider requirements.
  • Maneuvering around tight spaces in a shipboard environment
  • 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 represents 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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