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Forward Slope, Inc.

Engineering Tech IV

Forward Slope, Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Forward Slope currently has a full-time position for an

Engineering Tech IV

to join our Professional Service team. The position is located in San Diego, CA.

Job Description:

As an Engineering Tech IV, you will provide technical and engineering services for the maintenance and support of Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) systems. These systems include the Naval Integrated Tactical Environmental System – Next Generation (NITES-NEXT), Naval Integrated Tactical Environmental System – IV (NITES-IV), Hazardous Weather Detection and Display Capability (HWDDC), and Meteorological Mobile Facility (Replacement) Next Generation (METMF(R) NEXGEN).

Responsibilities Include:

Provide technical and engineering support for the design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance of METOC systems and equipment.

Conduct analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving to identify and resolve issues with complex systems and equipment, often under challenging and time-sensitive conditions.

Maintain and update existing concepts, tasks, and criteria for all levels of maintenance throughout the life cycle of the system.

Develop technical documentation, including reports, manuals, specifications, and other technical publications, to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of systems and equipment.

Assist with engineering analysis, designing solutions to system obsolete hardware, and provide essential documentation and drawings.

Provide on-site technical assistance, support for Casualty Reporting (CASREP), and System Operational Verification Tests (SOVT).

Provide end customers with Fleet Technical Sustainment Support (TSS).

Required Qualifications:

An associate degree in engineering, science, or a similar subject with two years of recent experience, or four (4) years of relevant expertise testing, diagnosing, and repairing C4I electronic equipment.

Experience preparing technical reports/documentation using word processing or desktop publishing capabilities.

Domestic and international travel is required (about 2 to 4 trips per year).

Other Requirements:

Currently hold an active U.S security clearance or be able to obtain one.

A valid CompTIA Security+ or other IAT level II certification.

Working knowledge of CANES (Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise System).

Familiarity with both Linux and Windows Operating Systems.

Ability to work in a small team environment.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000/year

Job Type: Salary, Full-Time

Why Join Forward Slope?

Flexible working hours based on job needs.

Great and fun work culture.

Amazing benefits package for full time employees (including 90% employer contribution for employee medical benefits).

3 weeks of PTO a year.

11 paid company holidays a year.

Team Building - Continuous appreciation events for our employees.

Education and Professional Development – programs to help you with your educational and professional growth!

Free coffee/snacks and occasional free food and so much more!

Forward Slope is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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