Marine Electronics Technician (MTP3)- 29599

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem provided

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Marine Electronics Technician to support fleet modernization on Naval vessels. The role involves removing, installing, and upgrading electrical systems aboard ships and may require travel to shipyards and bases nationwide and abroad.

You will work from blueprints and engineering documents, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure safety and quality standards. Weekend/overtime may be required depending on contracts and workload.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• High School diploma or trade school equivalency; 4 years shipboard electrical experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• Travel between 50% and 75% when not local.
• Comply with safety and quality procedures set by HII and shipyards.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify electrical equipment on US Navy surface ships.
• Read and follow blueprints, sketches, charts, and work orders.
• Plan cable runs and install electrical cables, connectors, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose systems to eliminate problems.
• Inspect work for conformance to specifications and report results.
• Maintain communications with supervisors and colleagues; complete required quality documents.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting

Shipboard installation

Quality documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School

Tools

Multimeters

Meggers

Testing procedures

Job description

Requisition Number: 29599

Required Travel: 51 - 75%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $44,808.00 - $51,896.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

• 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.

Role

HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Marine Electronics Technician candidate will support PM, working closely with our skilled trades teams, on Naval Vessels, utilizing various tools of the trades, removing, installing and upgrading industrial systems and equipment. Weekend and/or overtime hours required depending on contract awards and support required as per trade/skill set. Selected candidates will be required to commute to and maintain access to shipyards and military bases located around the Hampton Roads area depending on contract obligations. Selected candidates may be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem provided based on location when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.

As An HII Marine Electronics Technician, You Will

• Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
• Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment and structures by performing alterations and installations for fleet modernization on US Navy surface ships.
• Apply knowledge of production processes towards completion of complicated and non-routine tasks related to installations on shipboard systems and related equipment at company, and/or field locations in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
• Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose systems and equipment to efficiently eliminate problems.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
• Maintain effective supervisor and manager communications and relations.
• Remove, plan, execute, install, and modify electrical cables, cableways, conductors, connectors, strain relief, fasteners, and equipment aboard naval vessels.
• Complete electrical and data conductor disconnections, repairs, installations and reconnections on existing and new equipment for a complete installation.
• Perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks including duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment.
• Complete Quality documents necessary for reporting and verification of the work performed.

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.

Position Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a High School High School diploma, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related shipboard electrical shipboard experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
• Must be able to obtain various shipyard and base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain them throughout employment.
• Must adhere to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII and local shipyards.
• Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
• Must provide hand tools and trade specific PPE per trades designation.
• Must have experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing high and low voltage electrical distribution systems and its associated equipment and cabling.
• Must have strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for cables and equipment to be installed and connected.
• Must have experience planning and laying out cable runs according to specs, drawings, and proper installation practices, preparing the areas for welding and assisting in the attachment process.
• Must have experience installing, opening, modifying, and logging MCTs, MCPs and stuffing tubes and completing tests for final inspections.
• Must be proficient in proper methods of disconnecting and reconnecting new and existing equipment and completing supporting OQE.
• Must be experienced with the proper, safe usage of multimeters, meggers, and testing procedures.
• Must adhere to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII and local shipyards.
• Must be able to accurately communicate with Team Leads and co-workers regarding the technical aspects of the work being performed.

Preferential Consideration For

• Candidates with current Fiber Optic certification and installation experience are preferred.
• Candidates with multipin connector fabrication experience and certification in accordance with NAVSEA STD 009-73 are preferred.
• Candidates with NAVSEA Cableway Improvement Program certifications are preferred.
• Candidates with experience installing DDG Modernization Backfits: S/A 71615K DVSS, S/A 71726K IBNS, S/A 717427K Digital Indicators, S/A 84226K OOD Flat Panels, and S/A 94979K HM&E Condition System 2.0 are very highly preferred.
• Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
• Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance preferred.
• OSHA 10 Maritime Certification a plus.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

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. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

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.

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.