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Scientific Research Corporation

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

Field Service Engineer 1

Full-TimeDeadline 11/19/27
No salary listed
Senior
North Charleston, SC, USA
In PersonTravel is expected at 15–25%.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Prior military experience as an Information Systems Technician submarine operator/maintainer (ITSX) on submarines, with at least 5 years of experience.
  • At least 5 years of Common Submarine Radio Room experience.
  • Security+ certification, which may be obtained within the first few months of employment.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level with Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility is required.
Responsibilities
  • Act as a Common Submarine Radio Room Subject Matter Expert.
  • Provide technical support for the Common Submarine Radio Room and its components.
  • Test, troubleshoot, remove, rebuild or replace, reinstall, and retest submarine communication systems and equipment, including hardware, cabling, and software.
  • Provide support during Pre-Installation Test and Checkout and System Operational and Verification Testing, including complete end-to-end testing of radio systems in controlled laboratory environments and onboard naval submarines.
  • Perform software installations and system backups on all Windows and Red Hat Linux Common Submarine Radio Room components.
  • Perform corrective maintenance, installation, testing, and troubleshooting of Common Submarine Radio Room transceiver and receiver systems.
  • Provide pre- and post-installation testing support during Common Submarine Radio Room modernization.
  • Provide on-the-job training to ship’s force after completion of the modernization alteration; at-sea testing is not required.
  • Prepare test documentation and review or revise existing Common Submarine Radio Room documentation.
  • Support pre-deployment External Communications System Grooms of the entire submarine communications suite.
  • Provide support to the Common Submarine Radio Room Multi-Reconfigurable Training System team.
  • Travel as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Pre-Installation Test and Checkout, Groom, and System Operational and Verification Testing.
  • Windows, Linux, or Red Hat certifications.
  • Completion of CSRR maintenance school.
  • Experience with External Communications System Grooms.
  • Experience with the CSRR Multi-Reconfigurable Training System.
  • Any of the following Navy Enlisted Classifications: 736A, 737A, 738A, 739A, 741A, 742A, T47A, 744A, 745A, or 746A.

About the company

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Scientific Research Corporation

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • NAVSEA Seaport Enhanced gives SRC access to a $3.5 billion, 15-year Navy pipeline.
  • The August 2026 Navy contract for C4I engineering broadens work across multiple ship fleets.
  • CBP kept SRC as incumbent for $21.39 million aircraft sensor support through September 2026.

What critics are saying

  • CBP’s Aircraft Sensors Technical Support Services ends September 22, 2026, forcing recompete risk.
  • SRC’s growth depends on defense contracting cycles and incumbent renewals, not product revenue.
  • Private ownership and federal concentration make a single protest or budget cut damaging.

What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique

  • SRC won NAVSEA Seaport Enhanced across seven zones in March 2026.
  • SRC holds deep C4I, cyber, and aircraft-sensor sustainment work across Navy and CBP.
  • SRC remains embedded in follow-on federal vehicles, including OASIS UNR and Seaport.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

9%