Engineering Technician III (Job ID: 4622)

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks an Engineering Technician III to support space modifications, installation, and sustainment of shore-site infrastructure and related systems.

You will perform field modifications, install hardware, cabling, IT systems, and support shipboard training systems through troubleshooting and repairs, with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with trade/armed forces training.
• 7+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with shore-site installations and field verification.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle management of shore-site training systems.
• Perform space modifications and installation of infrastructure components (hardware, cabling, IT systems, electrical, HVAC).
• Support shipboard training systems modifications, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Generate procedures for facility activations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Read schematics and develop related drawings, schematics, and TDPS.
• Install and verify equipment and cables in facilities.
• Maintain engineering records and perform basic data plotting.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Field installation checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with trade/armed forces training

Tools

None

Job description

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for anEngineering Technician IIIwho will be a key support to space modifications, installation, and sustainment of infrastructures.
• This position is located in Norfolk, VAand supports surrounding shipyards.

Job Description

• Responsible for the Lifecycle of the shore-site training systems.
• perform modifications as required including but not limited to; space modifications, the installation and sustainment of infrastructures such as hardware, foundations, cabling (copper and fiber optic), connector installation, false decking and overhead, deck covering, IT Systems, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electronic cooling water piping.
• Responsible for shipboard training systems to perform modifications as required including but not limited to system grooms and overhauls, support with equipment maintenance and training, troubleshooting, and equipment repair including hardware, software and cabling, and logistic support.
• Generate and execute procedures in support of shore-site facility activations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Read and follow schematics and maintaining assembly instructions associated with Government-built prototype equipment and development of schematics, drawings, and TDPs.
• Perform the installation and initial verification of equipment and cables installed in the facility.
• Maintain records (engineering or administrative) data such as tests, drawings, computer usage, Quality Assurance etc.; performs computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plot data and draw simple curves and graphs.
• Follow established policies and procedures to ensure proper working order.
• Assistin field or production activities such as data collection, equipment or machine design, testing, quality control and efficiency studies.
• Eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable labor laws and company policy, with prior supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• Must have a High school or equivalent and appropriate Trade School or related Armed Forces School and at least 7 years of related experience.
• Must have experience in engineering studies and analysis of actual and/or proposed shore-site installations.
• Must be able to perform facility visits to verify dimensions, interfaces, power availability, tolerances, and other installation factors.

Desired Qualifications

• Current or recent experience supporting U.S. Naval aircraft carriers or other U.S. Naval vessels embedded Training Systems

Security Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance to access public and private shipyards and Naval installations.
• Must meet REAL ID requirements for base and travel access.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel- 10%
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information and repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• May require climbing up/down ship ladders and enclosed spaces.
• Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
• Position requires wearing closed-toe footwear during working hours in accordance with workplace safety requirements.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).