SSDS Senior MK2 Maintenance Technician

At PMAT, we work on mission critical systems that directly support the warfighter, designing, building, and securing modern digital capabilities across cloud, data, and software environments. Our teams tackle complex, real-world challenges where delivery matters more than theory, and innovation is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and purpose.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the sustainment and operational readiness of U.S. Navy Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) capabilities, working alongside engineers and operators to deliver resilient, forward-leaning solutions in support of national defense.

About the role:
As an SSDS MK 2 Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining the operational readiness of U.S. Navy combat systems supporting the Fleet. Working onsite at Wallops Island, VA, you will perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, system monitoring, and operational support for Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK 2 platforms and associated Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT) equipment. Your work directly supports mission execution by ensuring complex combat system hardware and software remain fully operational, reliable, and ready to support testing, training, and fleet modernization efforts. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced Navy professionals and engineers while supporting one of the Navy's premier integrated combat systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) equipment in accordance with approved technical documentation.
• Assess, troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve hardware, software, and system-level faults affecting SSDS operations.
• Monitor, manage, and maintain operational readiness of SSDS MK 2 Open Architecture (OA) Tech Refresh configurations.
• Execute organizational-level maintenance activities while maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Support system testing, operational verification, and readiness events for SSDS and associated combat system equipment.
• Coordinate with government personnel, engineers, and other maintenance technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with Navy maintenance procedures, technical manuals, configuration management requirements, and safety standards.
• Support continuous system availability by identifying maintenance trends and recommending improvements to system reliability and sustainment activities.

About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.

We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience assessing, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) equipment.
• Experience performing documented organizational-level maintenance on SSDS systems.
• Experience monitoring and managing operation of SSDS MK 2 Open Architecture (OA) Tech Refresh MODs 1C, 3C, 5C, and 6C.
• Experience supporting SSDS OA MK 2 OA Tech Refresh MODs 1C, 2C, 3C, and 5C configurations.
• Experience supporting SSDS OA MK 2 OA Tech Refresh MODs 1C, 2C, 3C, and 5C with TI-12H ORDALT configurations.
• Experience supporting Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT) AN/USQ-T46D(V) configurations.
• Ability to analyze complex system failures and restore operational capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively within an integrated government and contractor team.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior U.S. Navy experience supporting Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) programs.
• Experience supporting Navy test, evaluation, training, or fleet readiness activities.
• Familiarity with Navy maintenance documentation, technical manuals, and configuration management processes.
• Experience supporting combat systems integration or systems modernization efforts.
• Previous experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy acquisition programs.
• Active Security+ or other relevant DoD technical certification.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or a related field.
• Four (4) additional years of directly related SSDS maintenance experience may be substituted in lieu of the required bachelor's degree.

Citizenship and Clearance requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required
• No dual citizenship
• Active Secret clearance required
• Active Top Secret clearance preferred

Location/Address:

• Onsite
• Wallops Island, Virginia

Travel & Passport:

• Under 10% travel.
• Primarily CONUS travel in support of customer meetings, training, or mission requirements.

Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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