Field Technician - 30898 *

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks an Inventory / Stock Technician to oversee electronic, mechanical, and hazardous material items used for mission support. The role is located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, with travel up to 25% and responsibilities including stock control, material ordering, and collaboration with engineers to ensure availability.

Level 1–4 salary bands are provided; successful candidates must obtain DoD clearance and maintain certifications.

Qualifications

• Familiar with inventory control software such as TCMax or willing to learn.
• Able to travel up to 25% (CONUS) for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate outdoors in adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain records on quantity, cost, and type of stock.
• Order new material to maintain stock levels.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify material needs.
• Maintain inventory database and generate quarterly reports.
• Ensure proper storage and hazmat handling.
• Lead shipping logistics, CONUS/OCONUS transfers.

Skills

Inventory control

Willing to travel

CDL (driver)

Education

Associates degree or 2-year technical degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

TCMax

CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/OrCAD)

MATLAB

Job description

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII-MT) is seeking an Inventory / Stock Technician to oversee stock of electronic, mechanical, and hazardous material items used for mission support.

This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.

Level 1: $36,920 - $51,922

Level 2: $42,078 - $60,112

Level 3: $50,414 - $72,020

Level 4: $59,150 - $84,500

• Compiling and maintaining records concerned with quantity, cost, and type of material in stock
• Ordering new material to maintain stock at appropriate levels
• Working with engineers and technicians to identify new material that needs ordered
• Maintaining an inventory database and generating quarterly reports
• Ensuring proper storage and disposal of HazMat
• Monitoring shelf life and obtaining Material Data Safety Sheets of HazMat
• Attending annual training to maintain certifications necessary to accomplish duties.
• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
• Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring
• Maintains effective customer communications, relations, and provides onsite training.
• Additional duties include:
  • Assuming the role of shipping logistics manager to transfer material CONUS and OCONUS.
• Desired qualifications include:
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MCSA-5876).

Minimum Qualifications

• Familiar with software to include but not limited to:
• Inventory control software (TCMax) (familiar or willing to learn)
• Must be willing to support flexible work hours to provide mission support.
• Ability to adapt to changing working conditions and challenging environments
• Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time. Deployment times will vary and typically last between two to three weeks.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able and willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
• Up to 25% travel required, mostly CONUS

Clearance:

• CLEARANCE : Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance with enhanced security checks.

Level 1: Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 0 years experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years related experience.

Level 2: Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience.

Level 3: Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years related experience.

Level 4: Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years related experience or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years related experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with data collection, signal processing, and circuit design
• Experience with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, network analyzers, RF signal generators, power meters and soldering
• Experience with troubleshooting circuits and analyzing schematics
• Experience with CAD software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and OrCAD
• Experience with MATLAB and Xilinx Vivado/SDK/Vitis or Intel Quartus
• Experience with mechanical work, including electrical boards
• Experience with software defined radio, micro controllers, and interfacing
• Knowledge of computer programming, design software, and system design
• Ability to learn client-specific material quickly and present a professional demeanor in a client-facing role
• Ability to create and lead technical presentations for management and decision makers
• Experience with developing and executing test plan for RF-related testing

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

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