Senior Engineering Electronics Specialist - Seaward Services - NSWC

Hornblower Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of maritime services is seeking an Engineering Technician, Electronic in Norfolk, VA. The role involves installation and maintenance of electronic systems on small watercraft, ensuring all systems operate safely and reliably. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and leadership skills in the field. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to high-quality service and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of small watercraft electronic experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience leading an electronic team.
• Certification or training in marine electronics or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, installation, testing, and maintenance of electronic systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in navigation and communication systems.
• Lead and train a team of electronic technicians.

Skills

Electrical schematics interpretation

Strong leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance logs

Technical reports

Job description

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Hornblower is seeking an Engineering Technician, Electronic for our Seaward Services operation in Norfolk VA.

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower's RESPECT Service System.

About The Opportunity

This role will be performed at Naval Surface Warfare Center, upon award of contract. The Engineering Technician, Electronic provides advanced technical support for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of small watercraft electronic systems. This position is responsible for ensuring all electronic systems, including navigation, communication, control, and instrumentation, operate safely, reliably, and in accordance with engineering and program requirements. The technician serves as a technical lead, providing guidance to a team of electronics personnel and coordinating with engineering and maintenance staff to ensure high system readiness and performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, installation, testing, and maintenance of small watercraft electronic and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in navigation, communication, sensor, and control systems.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure full operational capability of onboard electronics.
• Lead and train a team of electronic technicians, providing technical direction and oversight of work quality.
• Support system-level testing, instrumentation setup, and data collection during vessel trials or evaluations.
• Ensure all maintenance and modifications are completed in accordance with applicable technical manuals, drawings, and safety procedures.
• Maintain documentation, maintenance logs, and technical reports to ensure accurate configuration management.
• Collaborate with engineering and logistics personnel to plan and schedule maintenance activities and upgrades.
• Enforce compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and quality assurance policies.
• Recommend process improvements and support the development of technical documentation.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of small watercraft electronic experience, including testing, maintenance, repairs, operations, and troubleshooting required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience leading an electronic team required.
• Certification or training in marine electronics, electrical systems, or related technical fields.
• Experience with U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, or other military small watercraft electronic systems.
• Familiarity with radar, GPS, sonar, radio communication, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience maintaining documentation in accordance with engineering and quality standards.

About Us

Hornblower's passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower's mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.