Entry-Level Electrical & Mechanical Technician | Ship Systems

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking an electrical technician for hands-on repairs, installation, and maintenance of electrical and control systems across industrial equipment and facilities. The role requires ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in complex shipboard and production environments.

The position is full-time with multiple shifts, on-site work, and no relocation assistance. U.S. citizenship is required for this role, with telework not available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. May require certification.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, constructs, installs, troubleshoots, and maintains routine electrical systems and equipment.
• Modifies, aligns, calibrates, designs, programs, installs, tests, troubleshoots and maintains routine electrical systems and equipment to include control systems and a variety of industrial infrastructure.
• Cuts, threads, bends, couples, and straps conduit as required.
• Troubleshoots electrical malfunctions, inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking an electrical technician for hands-on repairs, installation, and maintenance of electrical and control systems across industrial equipment and facilities. The role requires ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in complex shipboard and production environments.

The position is full-time with multiple shifts, on-site work, and no relocation assistance. U.S. citizenship is required for this role, with telework not available.