Fire Control Technician

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Evaluates reliability of materials, properties and techniques used in production; plans, designs and develops electronic parts, components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging, optical systems and/or DSP systems.
• Under general direction, designs and develops equipment, processes and systems that involve data networks, communications, and display.
• Analyzes equipment specifications and process requirements to conceive a practical design.
• Determines feasibility from technical and economic perspectives.
• Coordinates and consults with research engineers or scientists and customer representatives to resolve design problems.
• Develops and maintains technical procedures, documentation and manuals.
• Compiles and analyzes operational data and directs tests to establish standard for new designs or modifications to existing equipment, systems, or processes.
• May supervise the work of technicians and technologists who provide technical support.

• Bachelor's degree or High School diploma and 6 years of experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience in working with the characteristics, uses, and properties of submarine equipment.
• Experience on a boat/ship that can do part replacement/removals/installations.
• Must be familiar with basic tool sets (hammers, screw-guns, pliers).
• Must have experience following tech manual directions