Amentum

MK44/MSISeahawkWeaponsTechnician

Umm Qasr, Iraq FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“MK 44/MSI Seahawk Weapons Technician at Amentum. Skills: MK44, MSI Seahawk, Weapons Systems. Provide subject matter expertise for weapons systems. Conduct training in operation, maintenance, repair”

What You'll Achieve.

Provide timely and efficient technical support; Provide timely and comprehensive input for Monthly Status Report

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

90/30 rotation (90 days on-site and 30 days off), Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS, Ability to obtain a country clearance, Ability to obtain base pass authorization, US citizenship is required, Ability to possess an active passport at least two years after arrival in Iraq

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School diploma or GED, 5 years of experience with weapons systems, primarily small arms and deck guns maintenance and repair, Working knowledge and operational experience with MSI weapons systems, components, and associated support systems, Ability to work independently and in a team environment, Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, Proficient in English, Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS, Ability to obtain a country clearance and base pass authorization, US citizenship is required, Ability to possess an active passport at least two years after arrival in Iraq

Nice to Have

10 years of experience with weapons systems, primarily small arms and deck guns maintenance and repair, 5 years of experience as a MK44 Gun/Weapons Technician with specific experience maintaining MSI deck gun systems, In-depth knowledge (technician and SME-level) of advanced electro-optical and laser range finding gun director systems

What You'll Do.

Provide subject matter expertise for weapons systems

Conduct training in operation

Provide expertise on weapon system operation

Provide expertise on weapon system theory

Provide expertise on weapon system repair

Provide technical support for weapons system

Serve as technical advisor

Provide consultant services

Provide planning support

Provide workload execution support

Support troubleshooting weapons system

Support repair weapons system

Provide input for status report

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with In-Country Team; Collaborate with Port Engineer; Collaborate with Iraqi Navy

Communication Scope

Communicate verbally; Communicate in writing

Full Job Description

Amentum is actively seeking a **Weapons Technician** for International Fleet Support of the MSI Seahawk Deck Gun System and 30mm MK44 cannon. This position is part of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) PMS 326 Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) contract. Come join our growing Iraq team! You will work a 90/30 rotation (90 days on-site and 30 days off) at the **Iraq Naval Base in the port of Umm Qasr.** **Essential responsibilities and daily duties include:** * Provide hands-on subject matter expertise for the 30mm MK 44 and MSI-DS Seahawk Weapons Systems utilized on Iraqi Naval vessels. * Conduct hands-on training in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all 30mm MK 44 and MSI-DS Seahawk Deck Gun Systems. * Provide subject matter expertise on the weapon system's operation, theory, and repair. * Collaborate with the Amentum In-Country Team, Port Engineer, and the Iraqi Navy to provide timely and efficient technical support for the Seahawk Weapons System. * Serve as a technical advisor/consultant. * Provide deck gun systems planning and workload execution support efforts. * Support troubleshooting and repair of of the weapons system. * Provide timely and comprehensive input for the Monthly Status Report. **Minimum Requirements** * High School diploma or GED. * 5 years of experience with weapons systems, primarily small arms and deck guns maintenance and repair. * Working knowledge and operational experience with MSI weapons systems, components, and associated support systems. * Ability to work independently and in a team environment. * Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Must be proficient in English. * Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS. * Ability to obtain a country clearance and base pass authorization. Note: US citizenship is required. * Ability to possess an active passport at least two years after arrival in Iraq. **Preferred Qualifications** * 10 years of experience with weapons systems, primarily small arms and deck guns maintenance and repa

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