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Posted by: The GBS Group on Oct 15, 2019


Location:

Virginia Beach , VA

Job Description:

Overview The GBS Group, an engineering services and consulting firm, is seeking a Maritime Navigation Systems Engineering Technician to join our Virginia Beach headquarters office. The GBS Group designs and delivers high technology services and solutions to most advanced naval and maritime ships, as well as to special purpose platforms and assets. Our office is located within 10 miles of the Virginia Beach resort area and the downtown Norfolk Waterfront shopping district.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to Simulate and test navigation and communication systems (i.e. steering control, gyro, ECDIS, speed log, echo sounder, magnetic compass) to verify operation and software modifications. Prepare technical documentation such as reports, procedures and test plans in support of all aspects of shipboard control systems. Assist in troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing shipboard electronic equipment. Document system issues and revise design specifications and other detailed documentation for new control systems and modernization efforts. Contribute to proposal development by providing generation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS's), Bill of Materials, and labor estimates for maritime navigation system upgrades. Communicate effectively with team members in software engineering, hardware engineering and program management.

Qualifications Candidates for this position must possess the following professional experience and qualifications:
10-15 years' experience as a navigation system engineering technician with hands on troubleshooting, design, installation and maintenance/repair experience. Ability to travel up to 30% Security Clearance Eligible Desired Characteristics:
Proficient knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures associated with shipboard navigation systems. Experience working on or aboard US Navy shipboard navigation systems. Experience testing and repairing radar and communication equipment
Experience with Sperry Marine navigation systems. Proficient knowledge of shipboard navigation systems, Gyro, ECDIS systems and steering control systems. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests

EEO Statement The GBS Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Rate:

Unspecified

HR. Website URL:

http://newton.newtonsoftware.com/career/CareerHome.action?clientId=8a7883d0699e0ca30169b61fc5630baa

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About The GBS Group

The GBS Group provides technical services and products to commercial, government, and industrial clients across the Energy, Federal, and Transportation sectors. We offer a wide range of services, with specialized expertise in reliability and maintenance engineering, enabling technology designs and applications, software development, controls and automation systems, and life cycle maintenance and management. The professionals at The GBS Group design and deliver technical services and solutions to locomotives and passenger rail consists, naval and maritime ships and special purpose platforms and assets. Solving your toughest challenges is what drives us at The GBS Group. From planning and design to installation, troubleshooting, and operations and maintenance, we customize our services to meet your business and project goals. We provide technical consulting and engineering services to customers in several key industries across a broad spectrum of services. Founded in 2005, GBS has offices strategically located to best serve our customers, including Virginia Beach, Virginia (corporate headquarters), Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Montreal, Quebec. As an employee-owned and small business registered our corporate mission revolves around our customers and the following keys to our success: • Dedicated to solving the customers' hardest problems and toughest challenges • Provide cost-effective solutions for life cycle and asset management • Hire the most sought-after people who bring value and reward their successes • Provide maximum value by outperforming on all projects and delivering within budget We work collaboratively, sharing ideas and resources to be sure that we outperform on our tasks. We deliver what we promise. We treat our clients very well and they continue to hire us year after year for new and expanded projects. At The GBS Group, our goal is to recruit, hire, and develop talented engineers, technicians, analysts, programmers, and administrative experts. Our employees support projects across multiple industries in the US, Canada, and overseas. We serve customers in an atmosphere of trust, high integrity, and dedication. We are seeking people who have the attitude necessary to create innovative solutions within a team that thinks outside the box and sees every challenge as a new opportunity for learning. We provide excellent benefits for full-time employees, flexible work schedules, and a friendly, collegial work environment. Full-time employees receive 10 paid holidays and a participate in a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual policy. We have full and part-time opportunities available for engineers, technicians, software engineers, programmers, naval architects, finance, contracting, interns, and other administrative positions. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@thegbsgroup.us, referencing the job position if posted at www.thegbsgroup.us/careers or “general inquiry” if not. The GBS Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.

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