Electronic Technician

VTG; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG in Virginia Beach is seeking an Electronic Technician to support multiple projects, performing mechanical assembly, cable installation, and testing. You will analyze data, prepare technical reports, and evaluate system performance before testing, with travel as required.

The role requires BS/AS/HS with electronics experience, proficiency in MS Office, and a valid driver's license; flexibility for travel and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• BS/AS/HS with related experience in electronics.
• Full understanding of electricity and electronics.
• Ability to work with algebraic concepts and practical fractions.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout and mechanical assembly of racks for CSRR and CANES systems.
• Install copper and fiber optic cabling across submarine platforms.
• Conduct testing: continuity, megger, fiber optic tests, voltage checks.
• Analyze test data to assess performance and identify issues.
• Complete technical reports and quality evidence documentation.
• Verify installed equipment functionality before System Operational Verification Testing.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Cable Installation

Testing Procedures

Data Analysis

Technical Reporting

System Evaluation

Education

BS in electronics

AS in electronics

HS or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking an Electronic Technician to support multiple projects.

What will you do?

• Mechanical Assembly: Perform layout and mechanical assembly procedures for submarine and shipboard CSRR and CANES-related racks. Report any issues or concerns to the lead engineering technician.

• Cable Installation: Install copper and fiber optic cabling across various submarine and shipboard platforms, utilizing cableway routing and isometric drawings to ensure accurate placement.

• Testing Procedures: Conduct testing on installed system components, including continuity and megger tests, fiber optic light and loss tests, voltage frisks, wet/dry torque values, and tempest inspections.

• Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret test data to assess system performance and identify potential issues.

• Technical Reporting: Complete technical reports and objective quality evidence documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• System Evaluation: Verify the functionality of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance before System Operational Verification Testing

Do you have what it takes?

Education/Experience:

• BS in electronics plus three years of related work experience, AS plus four years of related experience, or HS or equivalent plus six years of work related experience and/or training. Full understanding and familiarization of electricity and electronics required.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver's license

Other:

• Must be able to travel as required.

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $23 -$35 per hour, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.