Engineering Technician I - V - Nswcpd Code 316

Engineering Technician I - V

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation's security and well-being. KMS is a two-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering, and Fleet support services for the Navy's ships, submarines, military watercraft, and unmanned vehicles. This position supports NSWCPD Code 316, which is responsible for the Planned Maintenance System (PMS)/Class Maintenance Plan (CMP), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and PMS Service Request (PSRs), review of New Construction PMS Contract Deliverables, and PMS update and development for in-service, modernization, new construction, and land-based engineering test site maintenance documents.

Essential Functions

• Review engineering and technical documentation to determine compliance with engineering standards, technical accuracy, and adequacy in relation to functional, operational, and technical requirements.
• Perform engineering analysis, reviews, studies and provide recommendations related to the development, interoperability, integration, operations, and use of Maintenance Standards during system, subsystem, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with the customer and various organizations, offering in-depth research and data analysis to improve engineering documentation and provide informed technical feedback.
• Assist in reviewing, tracking, and analyzing Fleet feedback (e.g., Maintenance Index Pages (MIPs), Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), LARS, TFBRs, and LARs) related to machinery systems.
• Support engineering teams in updating PMS documentation based on in-service reliability and maintenance data.
• Provide technical input for the development and modification of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) products, including technical manuals, maintenance plans, and provisioning documentation.
• Use Navy databases and tracking tools (e.g., CDMD-OA, SKED, OMMS-NG, TDMIS) to retrieve and validate logistics and maintenance data.
• Participate in Failure Review Boards, Technical Feedback Reviews, and support the analysis of failure trends.
• Draft reports and documentation related to PMS changes, logistics deficiencies, or process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers, logisticians, and program office staff to address shipboard maintenance and support issues.
• Provide administrative functions for program efforts in special situations including, but not limited to meetings, and preparing/maintaining history files.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Accredited GED equivalent. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering may be substituted for relevant experience requirement. Required years of professional experience as an Engineering Technician:

• Engineering Technician I - Entry Level
• Engineering Technician II - 1 year
• Engineering Technician III - 3 years
• Engineering Technician IV - 7 years
• Engineering Technician V - 10 years

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering. Familiarity with Maintenance Standards and Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems is a plus. Current or recent shipyard and maintenance availability experience and be familiar with availability work packages and tracking metrics. Experience as a PQS Worker, Work Center Supervisor, or 3M Coordinator within the Navy's maintenance system. Familiarity with the Navy's PMS and ILS concepts. Familiarity with engineering documentation standards and quality assurance practices. Experience with Ship Maintenance and Logistics databases (e.g., SKED, OMMS-NG, TDMIS, CDMD-OA). Knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) and life-cycle support concepts. Technical writing experience, particularly with maintenance or logistics documentation. Adept at learning new systems and terminology.

Competencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills. High comfort level working with and around all military/organizational levels, clients, customers, suppliers, and visitors. Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative to operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements: Active Secret clearance is required.

Other Duties

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework

Situational telework may be allowed for this position subject to customer requirements/expectations.

Travel

Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation

KMS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

AAP/EEO Statement

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.