Engineering Technician I

Tatitlek Federal Services, Inc (TFSI); Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation seeks an Engineering Technician I to support installation and integration on US Coast Guard boats and cutters. You will follow supervisor guidance, perform wiring, testing, and fabrication tasks, and operate standard test equipment to document results.

Role requires US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain SECRET clearance; high school diploma with Coast Guard/Navy C4I experience preferred. Travel 60–75% is expected; some certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance.
• High School diploma, 1 year experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration support, Coast Guard preferred.
• NavSea Cableway and/or connector certification are desired but not required.
• Experience with Cable Fabrication (Multi-pin, RF, Network, Power, Fiber, Mil-spec, or serial cable assemblies)

Responsibilities

• Performs installation/removal/upgrades for electrical/electronic/C4I tasks.
• Performs system testing to evaluate performance and functionality with supervision.
• Operates tools to aid in fabricating, installing, removing, and upgrading tasks.
• Uses drawings, technical manuals, instructions, standards, and specifications to perform system installation/removal/upgrade activities.
• Under supervision Perform cableways, connectors, fire watch, confined space, and may have some special quals.
• Read and interpret installation drawings and cable run sheets with assistance.
• Fabricate various connectors by soldering and/or crimping for navigation, communication and power equipment.
• Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment.
• Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Conducts tests or experiments with minor modifications in test setups or procedures; records test data.

Skills

US citizenship

Clearance communications

multitasking

English communication

Education

High School diploma

US Coast Guard/Navy C4I training

Job description

Engineering Technician I

Job Locations: US-VA-Portsmouth

ID: 2026-2721

Category: Engineering

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY

The Engineering Technician I reports to the Program Manager and will perform assignments that directly and indirectly support system installation and integration on board US Coast Guard Boats and Cutters. Receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed; performs recurring work independently; Performs at this level or a combination of such typical duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs installation/removal/upgrades for electrical/electronic/C4I tasks. (i.e. wiring of terminal boxes, testing and verifying connections, meggering cables, testing and troubleshooting, etc.)
• Performs system testing to evaluate performance and functionality with supervision.
• Operates tools to aid in fabricating, installing, removing, and upgrading tasks.
• Uses drawings, technical manuals, instructions, standards, and specifications to perform system installation/removal/upgrade activities.
• Under supervision Perform cableways, connectors (trainee), fire watch, confined space, and may have some special quals (i.e.: Fiber Handler, Shipyard Competent Person, Paint sampling, etc.).
• Read and interpret installation drawings and cable run sheets with assistance.
• Fabricate various connectors by soldering and/or crimping for navigation, communication and power equipment.
• Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment. May troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Conducts various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE

• Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance;
• High School diploma, 1 years' experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration support, US Coast Guard prefered or US Coast Guard or Navy "C" or "A" school, 1 years' experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration support, US Coast Guard preferred.
• NavSea Cableway and/or connector certification are desired but not required.
• Experience with Cable Fabrication (Multi-pin, RF, Network, Power, Fiber, Mil-spec, or serial cable assemblies)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interface with personnel and other government agencies at all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Its desired but not required to have proficiency in operation of warehouse equipment to include pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Ability to Travel between 60% and 75% annually.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in the kneeing position and layout of cable runs that are under false decking.
• Carry 50lbs. The employee can be lifting 25lbs to 50lbs 5 - 10% of the day, carrying 10 to 40lbs throughout the ship 25 to 50% of the day or pushing and pulling while running cable or installing equipment up to 80% of the day.
• Be on their feet in a standing, crouching or walking position up to 90% of the day.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.

BENEFITS

SALARY

$20.79/hourly