Fire Control Technician

American Systems is seeking a Combat Control Systems (AN/BYG-1) Engineering Technician to support efforts in Groton, CT.

As a Fire Control Technician you will:

• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP).
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company. 

A week in the life of a Combat Control Systems Engineer Technician:

• Assist with test and evaluation; perform validations/verifications of AN/BYG-1systems
• Assist in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions (ECI)
• Develop technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, troubleshooting procedures, drawing updates, operation procedures, and maintainability improvements
• Support systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise
• Direct on-site customer interface for equipment/systems installation, testing, survey, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed
• Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, and system specifications and test procedures; review change proposals for equipment impacts

• Ten (10) years of practical experience and High School diploma/GED OR Six (6) years practical experience and an Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; or Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; or four-year electronics apprentice program.
• Hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, repairing networking equipment and Windows servers and workstations
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• US Military systems/network Submarine experience
• (FTOW) Fire control Technician of the Watch qualification preferred
• AN/BYG-1 Combat Systems Experience

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.  The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $82,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.  AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.