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How much do combat systems jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for combat systems in the United States is $102,067.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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In a Combat Systems role, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced weapon and sensor systems to ensure operational readiness. You’ll collaborate closely with electronics technicians, engineers, and operational crews to perform system diagnostics, repairs, and routine preventative maintenance. Additionally, you may participate in simulation exercises, system upgrades, and technical briefings to keep your skills and knowledge up to date. This hands-on role often requires flexibility and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability in high-stakes environments.

What is a Combat Systems job?

A Combat Systems job involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced military weapon and defense systems. Personnel in this role work with radar, sonar, missile defense, and other integrated technologies to ensure combat readiness. Responsibilities may include testing equipment, coordinating with other military units, and ensuring system functionality in high-pressure environments. These roles are essential in both offensive and defensive military operations, requiring technical expertise and problem-solving skills. Combat Systems specialists may work aboard naval ships, in ground-based installations, or alongside combat units, depending on their branch and assignment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Combat Systems position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Combat Systems role, you need a strong understanding of electronics, computer systems, and mechanical engineering principles, often supported by relevant technical training or a degree in a STEM field. Experience with radar, sonar, weapons control systems, and certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or military-specific credentials are highly valued. Exceptional problem-solving skills, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important soft skills in this environment. These attributes are crucial for ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of critical defense systems and for safeguarding mission success.

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Infographic showing various Combat Systems job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,067 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

Combat Systems Trainer Technician with Security Clearance

@Orchard LLC

San Diego, CA • On-site

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COMBAT SYSTEMS TRAINER TECHNICIAN San Diego, California Active DOD secret clearance @Orchard LLC has an immediate need for an experienced Combat Systems Trainer Technician to work out of Point Loma Annex in San Diego. Duties include first and second shift operation and technical service support to maintain the Reconfigurable CIC Trainer (RCT4) facility, startup/shutdown, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity responsibilities. This role is in support of the Integrated Training Systems ISEA Support program.

As the Combat Systems Trainer Technician, you will. * Maintain the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators. * Set up administrator and service accounts, maintain system documentation, tune system performance, install system-wide software, and allocate mass storage space.

* Interact with users and evaluate vendor products. * Make recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinate installation, and provide backup recovery. * Develop and monitor policies and standards for the allocation of computing resources.

* Perform system administration duties (e.g., purge log files, archive data, maintain user accounts, update passwords, scan, and compliance reporting) on trainer equipment in accordance with the CIAT/ATET operational requirements using Government-approved procedures identified as GFI. Your background will include the following. * At least 3 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field, or equivalent experience in place of a degree (7+ years).

* Must be able to obtain and maintain base access throughout employment. * Proven experience in troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions to eliminate problems in a minimum time.  * Must have combat systems tactical software experience. * Must have AEGIS Combat Systems experience.

* Current CompTIA Security+ certification.  Preferred Qualifications/Experience: * MS Network, Red Hat Linux, and Cisco Systems. * FC ACNT experience. * Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM) or AEGIS Network/ORTS Technician on a baseline 9C DDG/CG experience.

* Experience as a Sonar Technician Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. The base salary for this role is expected to be in the range of $80-90K. Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI.  Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery.

To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atOrchard.com.

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