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CACI seeks a Weapon Systems Technician to support U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Close-In Weapon System variants, including Phalanx, SeaRAM, and LPWS. The technician will perform maintenance, testing, training, and installation support, including work aboard vessels and at sea. The role requires U.S. citizenship, an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one, and at least six years of hands-on CIWS experience.
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Job Title: Weapon Systems Technician
Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%
Type of Travel: Continental US
CACI is seeking a skilled and experienced technician to provide gun weapon systems support to the U.S. Navy, specifically
for the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) variants, including Phalanx, SeaRAM, and LPWS. As an integral part of our highly
experienced and capable team, you will be supporting a vital role of our customers to ensure Navy fleet gun weapon
systems capability, supportability, and readiness.
The Opportunity:
- Perform Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) maintenance grooms and assessments onboard US Navy (USN) and US Coast
Guard (USCG) vessels.
- Assist with the testing of system capabilities including integra on with multiple combat systems both pierside and at
sea.
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Perform CIWS System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT).
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Provide technical, mechanical, operational, and tactical training to USN and USCG personnel
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Interface with Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), Combat System Port Engineers (CSPEs), and land-based test sites.
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Provide installation on support for Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS).
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Provide technical reports and recommendations to Government stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Required:
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U.S. Citizenship
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Active Secret Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
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Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience opera ng and maintaining any of the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) variants
(Phalanx, SeaRAM, and LPWS).
- Knowledge of the mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneuma c, electronic and electrical systems associated with any of
the three CIWS variants.
- Ability to perform installation, removal, light off and check out, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of CIWS
under the guidance of senior technicians.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings and schematics.
Desired:
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One or more NECs (Navy Enlisted Qualifications) related to CIWS Phalanx and/or SeaRAM would be a positive.
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Knowledge of DOD requirements, standards, and processes.
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Strong communication skills.
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Basic knowledge of Microsoft office products.
Physical Requirements:
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Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds
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Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds
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Reaching above shoulders
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Use of fingers
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Dexterity of both hands required
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Walking (0.5 hours)
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Standing (2.0 hours)
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Kneeling (0.5 hours)
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Repeated bending (0.5 hours)
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Climbing, use of legs and arms
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Ability to distinguish basic colors
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Hearing (aid may be permitted)
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of
a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of
our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll
have the autonomy to take the me you need through a unique flexible me off benefit and have access to robust
learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and
find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location,
Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and
competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance
quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development
opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their
families.
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$68,400-$143,700
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,927 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$68–144K/yr
- California median$72–113K/yr34 salary ranges
- US median$66–97K/yr436 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $106K, is 11% above the California median midpoint ($96K) — in the middle half of Engineering Technician salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 158 open Engineering Technician jobs in California and 1,927 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Actalent12 open
- Applied Materials11 open
- North Wind Group8 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience — more than three in four Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 1,482 postings).
- Education
- 30 of the 1,927 open Engineering Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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