Maritime Bootcamp - Marine Electronics Instructor

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Gulfport (MS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College seeks an experienced Marine Electronics Instructor to prepare and teach a full range of marine electronics techniques to non-credit workforce students. You will cover theory, installation, diagnostics, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance for shipboard systems.

The incumbent will supervise students, maintain records, and stay current with industry standards and shipbuilding practices, reporting to the Workforce Project

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' full-time marine electronics experience.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and equipment specs.
• Proficient with electronic testing, calibration, and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of low-voltage/digital controls and industry standards.
• Ability to train a diverse group of learners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach a full range of marine electronics techniques to non-credit workforce students/trainees.
• Instructor may cover shipboard communications, navigation equipment, sensors, control systems, and related electronics technologies.
• Report to Workforce Project Director and maintain accurate attendance and performance records.
• Supervise and guide students, provide real-time feedback to improve technical skills.
• Stay current with industry technology and shipbuilding practices.

Skills

Marine electronics

Schematics reading

Electronic testing

Calibration

Instructional ability

Computers/IT

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Shipbuilding/marine electronics experience

Community college experience

Tools

Electronics lab equipment

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

PERS and Work Visa Notice:
The Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory for all full-time employees. PERS contributions also apply to part-time employees who are already contributing to PERS through another full-time employer.
Full-time employees who have never contributed to PERS and begin a full-time position after March 1, 2026, will automatically be placed in Tier 5. Employees who previously requested a refund from PERS after leaving covered employment will also automatically be placed in Tier 5.
Additional information about PERS Tier 5 is available at https://www.pers.ms.gov/Tier5 .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas.

Position Information

Job Title

Hiring Location Code: Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center (AMTC)

Position Number 7R9972

Job Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Be skilled in marine electronic systems, including installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and maintenance of shipboard electronic equipment.
• Be skilled in reading and interpreting electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, system drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Educate students using proper installation, diagnostics, calibration, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of marine electronic systems.
• Supervise and instruct students as they practice in electronic environments, providing real-time feedback to improve technical skills and system diagnostics.
• Remain current with industry technology, electronic systems, equipment, software, standards, and shipbuilding practices.
• Ensure that equipment is operational, troubleshooting issues and coordinating with technical support to maintain seamless instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Exhibit a high degree of skill, precision, and attention to detail.
• Have excellent working knowledge of electronic diagnostic equipment, calibration instruments, testing devices, computers, software applications, and electronic tools essential to marine electronics.
• Maintain all documentation for training as required by AccelerateMS guidelines, MGCCC policies and procedures, and other governmental agencies and organizations.
• Perform duties independently and exercise a high degree of autonomy.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in outdoor temperatures and industrial environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Workforce Solutions or college administration.

Job Description

The incumbent is responsible for preparing and teaching a full range of marine electronics techniques, including electronic theory, system installation, diagnostics, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance to non-credit workforce students/trainees as needed. Instruction may include shipboard communication systems, navigation equipment, sensors, control systems, and other electronic technologies used in modern shipbuilding. The incumbent will report to a Workforce Project Director.

Mandatory Qualifications

(M1) Minimum three years’ full-time experience in marine electronics installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, or repair.

(M2) Demonstrated competencies in reading electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.

(M3) Proficient with electronic testing, calibration, and diagnostic equipment and capable of operating and maintaining all electronics lab equipment.

(M4) Knowledge of electronic systems, low-voltage systems, digital controls, and applicable industry standards.

(M5) Demeanor, training, and skills necessary to provide effective instruction to a diverse group of individuals with varying degrees of previous experience.

(M6) Proficient with computer and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

(D1) Relevant Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology, Technical Education, or related field.

(D2) Experience working in shipbuilding or marine electronics.

(D3) Experience working at a community college.

EEO/Compliance

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail].

The College

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification Grant

Open Date

Open Date 09/25/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/08/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

PERS and Work Visa Notice:
The Public Employees’ Retirement System ( PERS ) is mandatory for all full-time employees. PERS contributions also apply to part-time employees who are already contributing to PERS through another full-time employer.
Full-time employees who have never contributed to PERS and begin a full-time position after March 1, 2026, will automatically be placed in Tier 5. Employees who previously requested a refund from PERS after leaving covered employment will also automatically be placed in Tier 5.
Additional information about PERS Tier 5 is available at https://www.pers.ms.gov/Tier5 .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas.

Supplemental Questions

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For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Kim Saucier
Workforce Project Director
10298 Express Drive
Gulfport, MS 39503
[e-mail]
228.897.4368