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Ship Controls Engineering Technician

Life Cycle Engineering
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026
Ship Controls Technician

Position Summary:

As a Systems Engineering technician supporting a US Navy surface ship program, you will provide troubleshooting and installation support to shipboard networks and equipment for Ship Control Systems in Norfolk, VA.

Clearance Required:

  • Must be eligible to obtain/maintain DoD Secret security clearance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Act as Subject matter expert in Ship Control Systems (MCS) that interface with:
    • Steering Control Systems
    • Critical display of navigation system
    • Provide technical analysis, participate in technical interchange meetings, collaborative engineering and development of test and analysis tools.
    • Develop, support, and adhere to a Systems Engineering Plan.
    • Ensure compliance with Department of the Navy and Marine Corps technical documentation that support software engineering, including military standards and specifications; other government documents (e.g., FIPS, FISMA, CJCSI, DoDi); and non-Government documents (e.g., EIA,IEEE, ANSI).
    • Provide engineering and technical support and advisement regarding problem definition, analysis, requirement updates, and implementation for complex systems in the engineering discipline required to meet technical requirements.
    • Provide assessments and recommendations on system development, improvements, optimization, or support efforts.
    • Assist in performing risk assessments and analysis employing modeling and simulation techniques.
    • Prepare technical presentations, briefings, and papers to address program issues and updates in such venues as technical design reviews, technical review boards, and others.
    • Generate write ups and bug tickets that detail testing performed, troubleshooting steps, and findings.
    • Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for identified cost, schedule, and technical issues.
    • Provide weekly reports on significant issues and actions.
    • Conduct assessments and make recommendations for design, testing, and documentation utilizing full knowledge of all phases of application, analysis, and programming and research analysis techniques.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

  • HS Diploma
  • 4 years of Navy experience with ship control systems
  • Experience in MS Windows operating systems

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience performing as a systems, electrical, and/or electronics engineer
  • Experience with Wireshark
  • Knowledge of CMMI
  • Experience with Agile workflow, preferably through JIRA or similar application

Physical Demands and Expectations:

  • Up to 30% travel
  • Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
  • 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. https://www.lce.com/why-work-at-lce/#benefits

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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