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title: Cruiser / Destroyer Combat Systems SME at Prevailance
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| **Company** | Prevailance |
| **Location** | San Diego, CA |
| **Salary** | $100K/yr - $140K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 26, 2026 |
## Description

**Status:** *This position is currently open, we are accepting applications.*  

**Overview**

The **Cruiser / Destroyer Combat Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME)** supports **Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP)** as part of the **Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT)**. The RATT provides direct, Sailor-centric training and technical assistance to surface ships to improve technical proficiency, material condition, organic capability, and overall readiness.

The Cruiser / Destroyer Combat Systems SME provides expert-level technical guidance and hands-on support for AEGIS and associated shipboard combat systems. Working directly with shipboard personnel, the SME helps strengthen technical knowledge, troubleshoot combat systems and interface issues, improve operations and maintenance practices, and enhance overall combat systems readiness.

**Location**

San Diego, CA, with extensive travel in support of shipboard RATT visits throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations

**Required Qualifications**

- Minimum **15 years of experience** with the technical aspects of operating and maintaining the AEGIS Combat System suite
- Experience comparable to that of an **AEGIS Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM)**
- Direct **operational and maintenance experience** with:
  * AEGIS Combat System suite
  * U.S. Navy sonar systems
  * Vertical Launching System (VLS)
  * Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)
  * Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems
  * SPY radar systems
- Extensive technical experience with the **operation and maintenance** of U.S. Navy network and communications systems, supporting systems, and their interfaces with associated shipboard systems
- Direct **operational and maintenance experience** within the last five years with U.S. Navy electronic warfare and countermeasures systems currently employed in the Fleet
- Ability and willingness to support extensive **CONUS and OCONUS** travel for shipboard RATT visits

**Security Clearance**

- Must possess and maintain a **SECRET** clearance

**If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!**  

At Prevailance, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families.

- Medical + Dental + Vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Health Benefits
  * Accident Insurance
  * Critical Illness Insurance
  * Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- TRICARE Supplement Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Computing Device Reimbursement Program

*Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.*  
## Skills

- Combat Systems
- Communications Systems
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Operations and Maintenance
- TRICARE
- Maintenance
- Radar
- Sonar
- Missile Defense
- Electronic Warfare
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Personal Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cruiser-destroyer-combat-systems-sme-at-prevailance-inc-01a0b3c4-eb59-72cf-b528-f27a77b3bbcf?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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