Electronics Technician

SeaWolf Marine Engineering, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided for non-local contractors

Transportation provided for non-local contractors

Per diem for non-local contractors

Job summary

A leading marine engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician for a short-term contract aboard the USNS Matthew Perry in Portland, Oregon. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of electronic systems while coordinating with crew and shipyard personnel. Local candidates are preferred, but non-locals can apply; lodging and transport will be provided. This is an immediate need, with a start date of January 21, 2024.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electronics Technician, preferably marine or shipboard.
• Ability to work aboard a U.S. Naval ship in a shipyard environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to mobilize quickly
• Local candidates preferred
• For non-local contractors, lodging, transportation, and per diem will be provided
• Non-local candidates must be able to fly out no later than January 20th

Responsibilities

• Perform electronics troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs aboard vessel.
• Support shipboard electronic systems and equipment.
• Coordinate with shipyard personnel and ship’s crew.
• Follow all shipyard safety and security protocols

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Safety-focused

Ability to mobilize quickly

Job description

📅 January 21 – March 31

We are urgently seeking an experienced Electronics Technician for a short-term contract assignment aboard the USNS Matthew Perry while the vessel is in a shipyard in Portland, Oregon.

⚠️ This is an immediate need. Non-local candidates must be able to travel no later than January 20th.

• Contract Dates: January 21 through March 31
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• No work on Saturdays or Sundays
• Location: Portland, OR (shipyard-based work aboard vessel)
• Local candidates preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform electronics troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs aboard vessel during shipyard period
• Support shipboard electronic systems and equipment
• Coordinate with shipyard personnel and ship’s crew as required
• Follow all shipyard safety and security protocols

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electronics Technician (marine or shipboard experience preferred)
• Ability to work aboard a U.S. Naval ship in a shipyard environment
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to mobilize quickly
• Local candidates preferred
• For non-local contractors, lodging, transportation, and per diem will be provided
• Non-local candidates must be able to fly out no later than January 20th

How to Apply

This is a time-sensitive opportunity. Qualified candidates are encouraged to reach out immediately.