Field Technician - 30909

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits (medical,Dental

Vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Field Technician to install, test, and repair electrical and fiber‑optic cable assemblies for air, maritime, and expeditionary platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong wiring skills, tooling proficiency, and the ability to work at customer sites with attention to detail and safety. Secret clearance preferred; travel required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2-year technical degree with 1 year related experience; or high school diploma with 3 years related experience.
• Level 3: 2-year degree with 3 years related experience or high school plus 5 years.
• Level 4: 2-year degree with 6 years related experience or high school plus 8 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, integration, repair, and modification of electrical and fiber‑optic cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and associated hardware across multiple platform types.
• Conduct operational checks, testing, and verification of cable systems to ensure proper function and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment, subsystems, and integrated systems at customer and field locations.
• Diagnose cable‑related faults, isolates root causes, and complete corrective actions to restore system readiness in minimal time.
• Execute upgrades, reconfigurations, and removals of cable assemblies in coordination with engineering changes and field directives.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with customers and team members, delivering on‑site support and informal technical training as needed.

Skills

Reading schematics

Cable fabrication

Electrical test equipment

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Security clearance

Education

Associates degree or 2-year technical degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Crimpers

Cable test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

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Requisition Number:30909

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$44,954.00-$75,000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Entry Level

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.

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.

HII is seeking a Field Technician to join our growing team in support of air, maritime, and expeditionary platform customers. The Technician will apply advanced technical knowledge to perform the assembly, installation, repair, modification, and testing of electrical wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, fiber optics, and associated components.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong practical experience with wiring and cable procedures, understands the tools and equipment required to perform precision cable work, and can execute tasks with exceptional attention to detail. This role requires a self‑motivated, disciplined, and resourceful technician capable of supporting complex integration efforts in fast‑paced operational environments.

Effective communication with supervisors, project managers, and customer personnel is essential. Work is reviewed to ensure compliance with engineering standards, technical documentation, and accepted maintenance practices. Experience supporting aircraft, shipboard systems, or fielded military platforms is highly desirable.

• Perform installation, integration, repair, and modification of electrical and fiber‑optic cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and associated hardware across multiple platform types.
• Conduct operational checks, testing, and verification of cable systems to ensure proper function and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment, subsystems, and integrated systems at customer and field locations.
• Diagnose cable‑related faults, isolates root causes, and complete corrective actions to restore system readiness in minimal time.
• Execute upgrades, reconfigurations, and removals of cable assemblies in coordination with engineering changes and field directives.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with customers and team members, delivering on‑site support and informal technical training as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow installation work packets, cable routing diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Experience fabricating cable and wiring assemblies in accordance with MIL‑STD requirements.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, precision tooling, crimpers, multimeters, and cable test equipment.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills with the ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to coordinate tasking with customers, technicians, and platform maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of NAMP (4790), NAVAIR 505, MIL STD 2042, SAE 5088 wiring technical manuals/specifications, and experience performing work on active flight lines or operational platforms.
• Willingness to support CONUS and OCONUS travel to customer sites.
• Clearance: Requires a secret level security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• IPC‑620 and J‑STD certification (proof required).
• Experience in fiber‑optic termination, inspection, and testing.
• Familiarity with laser wire marking systems, labeling equipment, and soldering stations.

Physical Requirements

• May require working in an industrial environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams.

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.

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?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.