Electronics Technician Mid Level

Waveforce Electrical; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine electrical sector is seeking an experienced technician for shipboard electronics installation and repair. This role involves hands-on work with electrical systems, direct team leadership, and responsibility for ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in diverse environments, including ships and submarines. Opportunities for overtime and travel outside the local area are required.

Qualifications

• Three years direct experience in shipboard electronics installation and repair services.
• NSI 009-73 Qualified Connector Fabrication Certification required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, install, and repair shipboard electrical cabling and electronics.
• Interpret blueprints and drawings for electrical installation.
• Lead small electronics teams for project execution.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Use of multimeters

Electronics team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Connector termination tools

Job description

• Basic understanding of and ability to accomplish
  • NAVSEA Standard Item (NSI) 009-73 requirements
    • Inspection, testing, installation, removal, and repair of shipboard electrical cabling and electronic equipment
    • Cable installations include banding, boxes, connectors, equipment, penetrations, cableway, hangers, and associated components
    • MCT, MCP, Stuffing Tube opening, packing, closing, and testing
    • Bonding and Grounding of Electrical Equipment
  • NSI 009-25 requirements
  • The installation of modification kits, overhaul, repair, disassembly, reassembly of various electrical/ electronic equipment using drawings, kit instructions and NSI 009-16 and 009-36
  • Initiate Work Authorization Forms (WAF)
  • Interpret and breakdown work scope from blueprints and drawings (arrangement, block-wiring, isometric, cable routing, power, lighting, and IC system removal/installation)
• General understanding of electrical troubleshooting, use of multimeters and network testers
• Electrical Fit up – use of grinders, reciprocating saws, drills
• Lead small electronics teams in the execution of an electronics work item or ship alteration
• Required to have personal tools to include but not limited to
  • Multimeter
  • Hand tools
  • Connector termination tools (DMC, RJ45 crimpers, soldering iron, etc.)
  • Perform all work in accordance with the established policies and procedures detailed in the Waveforce Electrical Safety Manual
  • Capability to work on ships, barges and submarines
  • Capability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds

Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years direct experience in shipboard electronics installation and repair services
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Other Requirements

• NSI 009-73 Qualified Connector Fabrication Certification (coaxial, triaxial, ethernet, and multi-pin connectors) required.
• NSI 009-123 Fiber Optic Handling Certification (preferred)
• Must be able to pass Waveforce Electrical pre-employment drug and background screening.
• Must be able to obtain government facility and/or shipyard access, to include a DBIDS credential, as required by work locations
• Must successfully complete OSHA 10 Hour Training, Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) Safety Orientation and all required Environmental, Health and Safety orientation training after initial employment , but prior to shipboard work
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to travel outside the Norfolk, Virginia area, if required