Electronic Technician

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

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking an Electronic Technician to support multiple projects in Virginia Beach. The role involves mechanical assembly for submarine and shipboard racks, cabling installation, testing, data analysis and documentation to ensure system readiness.

Candidates should have a BS or AS in electronics (or equivalent HS with extensive experience) and be willing to travel. Proficiency with MS Office and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• BS in electronics or AS in electronics with related work experience.
• Full understanding of electricity and electronics required.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical layout and assembly for submarine and shipboard CSRR/CANES racks.
• Install copper and fiber optic cabling across platforms using drawings.
• Conduct testing: continuity, megger, fiber loss, voltages, torque, inspections.
• Analyze test data to assess performance and identify issues.
• Prepare technical reports and objective quality evidence documentation.
• Verify functionality of installed equipment before System Operational Verification Testing.

Skills

Electrical theory

Mathematical aptitude

Willing to travel

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in electronics

AS in electronics

HS or equivalent + 6 years related experience

Valid driver's license

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

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.