Electronics Technician II

Scientific Research Corporation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation in Newport News, Virginia, is hiring an Electronics Technician II. This role involves assisting in the fabrication and integration of C4ISR systems for Navy vessels. Candidates should have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, a two-year technical degree, and experience in shipboard electronics installation. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance at the secret level are required. Join us to contribute to essential national defense projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two-year technical degree and three years of experience.
• Experience with shipboard electronics installation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fabrication and integration of C4ISR systems.
• Perform on-site installation of equipment and products.
• Provide feedback on issues in design during fabrication.

Skills

Electronics installation

Cable fabrication

Reading and interpreting drawings

Using cable fabrication tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Heat guns

Hand soldering stations

Crimp tools

Job description

Electronics Technician II

Location: US-VA-Newport News

ID: 2026-11169

Category: Electronics Technician

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Application Open Date: 4/28/2026

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the fabrication and integration of C4ISR systems into multiple variants of ship vessels (Navy-MSC)
• Assisting technical staff members in the fabrication, integration, testing, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical circuits
• Taking test readings using common instruments such as multi-meter, time-domain reflectometer (TDR), and optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR)
• Providing feedback to production management and QA with identified issues/defects in design or during the fabrication/integration phase with regards to cables or equipment racks
• Performing on-site installation of equipment and products in the continental United States within various environments to include Naval bases and privately-owned shipyards
• Working from schematics, diagrams, written, and verbal instructions

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of a two-year technical degree and three years of work related experience; equivalent combination of education and experience should add up to five years
• Shipboard Electronics installation experience to include understanding of the following standards: MIL-STD-1310H, MIL-STD-1678-1D, MIL-STD-2003A, and MIL-STD-2042C
• Proficiency in using cable fabrication hand tools to include but not limited to: heat guns, hand soldering stations, and various crimp tools
• Cable fabrication assembly experience with the following types of cables: RF, CAT5/6, Heliax, Multi-pin MIL-STD Cannon Plugs
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Must possess and maintain a valid 10 hour OSHA Maritime Shipyard Employment Course #7615 or NAVSEA approved equivalent completion card

Desired Skills

• C4ISR Navy Shipboard experience
• Navy A and C School
• Fiber Optic Termination and Testing experience (NAVSEA 8477552 Rev C MIL-STD-2042C)
• Certification from KITCO or kSARIA

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY FOR A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

Possible travel of 5% or less

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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