Marine Electronics Instructor: Hands-On Shipboard Tech Training

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport seeks a Marine Electronics Instructor to teach theory, installation, diagnostics, calibration, testing, and maintenance of marine electronics for non-credit students.

You will cover shipboard communication systems, navigation sensors, and other electronic technologies, supervise hands-on practice, keep attendance records, and stay current with industry standards. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Workforce Solutions leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' full-time experience in marine electronics installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, or repair.
• Ability to read electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and equipment specifications.
• Proficient with electronic testing, calibration, and diagnostic equipment and capable of operating and maintaining lab equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic systems, low-voltage systems, digital controls, and industry standards.
• Demeanor and skills to provide effective instruction to a diverse group.
• Proficient with computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach marine electronic systems installation, testing, diagnostics, calibration, operation and repair.
• Instruct students with proper installation, diagnostics, calibration, operation, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
• Supervise students during practice, providing real-time feedback to improve technical skills and diagnostics.
• Stay current with industry technology and shipbuilding practices.
• Maintain documentation of training and student performance.
• Ensure equipment is operational and coordinate with technical support.

Skills

Marine electronics

Electrical schematics

Diagnostics & testing

Computer skills

Instruction capability

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

Electronic lab equipment

Job description

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport seeks a Marine Electronics Instructor to teach theory, installation, diagnostics, calibration, testing, and maintenance of marine electronics for non-credit students.

You will cover shipboard communication systems, navigation sensors, and other electronic technologies, supervise hands-on practice, keep attendance records, and stay current with industry standards. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Workforce Solutions leadership.