Field Representative, Lead (Navigation Field Change)

Installation, Maintenance, Repair

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: 50%

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Field Representative, Lead (Navigation Field Change) in an exciting and highly technical role supporting the Navigation Systems In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA). This position involves performing Navigation Certifications (NAVCERT) and field change upgrades aboard U.S. Navy ships.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct dockside and at-sea tests; analyze collected data and identify/resolve installation, technical, or procedural issues.
• Provide expertise to troubleshoot Navigation system interface issues with other shipboard systems.
• Assist with the development and updating of required documentation, procedures, and technical materials.
• Travel to sponsor sites as the technical representative for assigned projects; conduct field tests, interpret results, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Prepare status, progress, and final reports summarizing results of inspections and field experiments.
• Light-off, configure, test, troubleshoot, and operate primary systems and supporting equipment.
• Verify functionality of newly installed equipment and assess system performance under operational conditions.
• Continuously expand technical skills to support current and future Navigation system technologies.
• Improve test procedures and processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Provide oversight and on-the-job training to junior technicians.
• Provide technical input to Project Managers for proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs).

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Formal electronics training from a technical school, Class A or B military school, or a four-year electronics apprentice program.
• Formal electronics training to include: installation tasks, soldering, cable dressing, cable tray, conduit, and connector fabrication/repair.
• Four (4)+ years of practical experience in:
  
  
  
  • Electronics repair
  • Maintenance and checkout
  
  
  
  
• Four (4) years of hands-on experience with U.S. Navy Navigation equipment and systems, including experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Systems Requirements
  • Operational Requirements
  • Test & Evaluation
  • Training
  
  
  
  
• Two (2) years of experience providing technical guidance to lower-level technicians.
• One (1) year of practical experience in electronics installation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and coordination skills, with the confidence and communication ability to brief senior shipboard personnel on status, requirements, and issues.
• Experience managing installations of electronic Tempalts, Ordalts, and Shipalts, including estimating, tracking, reporting, and directing.
• Knowledge and experience with the installation and operation of AN/WSN-7 & 7B, CDU, VMS (ECDIS-N), EM Log, DEML, DHSYL, NAVSSI, and other related shipboard Combat Systems equipment.
• Recognized expert with demonstrated industry or public service leadership in U.S. Navy Navigation equipment and systems.
• Preferred: Proven management/leadership experience supporting the testing and evaluation of navigation systems.
• Note: Experience may be concurrent.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.