Maritime Engineering Technician II - Suffolk, VA

VetJobs; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,396,000 - 74,860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Truestone, LLC is hiring a Shipboard Installation Technician (Level II) to support maritime C4I systems installation and integration on naval and shore-based projects in Suffolk, VA. The role requires flexibility to work across multiple programs and pass DoD background checks.

You will perform cable routing, terminations, testing, and documentation, ensuring compliance with NAVSEA standards while coordinating with program managers and site leads.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED and 2-4 years of progressive C4I shipboard integration or electronics maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic cable running, stuffing tubes, multi-pin/coax/CAT6 terminations, and hand/power tool operation in an industrial maritime setting.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Execute physical installation, removal, modification, and testing of shipboard C4I, electronic, and electrical systems per NAVSEA standards.
• Perform cable pulling, device termination, rack populating, cable routing and labeling for inside plant networks.
• Assist in system evaluations, power checks, continuity tests, fiber/copper testing, and troubleshooting on naval systems.
• Flex between programs within the MIT group according to schedules and milestones.
• Enforce site EAP, OSHA maritime standards, tag-out procedures and environmental hazard precautions.
• Maintain daily logs and report progress to site leads and Program Managers.

Skills

C4I shipboard integration

Electronics maintenance

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Cable pulling

Multi-pin terminations

Hand/power tools

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Truestone, LLC is expecting a growth spurt on one of our contracts. We are looking to hire Shipboard & Inside Plant Installation Technicians (Level II) to join our Maritime Installation Team (MIT). Technicians in this pool will support critical multi-program requirements across naval and shore-based defense installations. Initial assignments include supporting high-tempo Maritime Integration Team (MIT) tasking, inside plant cable installation and preparation for upcoming program rollouts, and technical integration/testing across fleet platforms (such as CTII and CIVMAR). Candidates will cross-train and flex between programs—such as CTII, TARCES, CIVMAR, SCORP, SEAWATCH, ILMS, and STRS3—based on operational tempo and shipyard availability.

Responsibilities

Shipboard Installation & Integration

• Execute physical installation, removal, modification, and testing of shipboard C4I, electronic, and electrical systems in accordance with NAVSEA standard items, cableway specs, and engineering drawings.

Inside Plant & Infrastructure Preparation

• Perform cable pulling, multi-pin connector termination, rack populating, cable routing, banding, labeling, and pre-installation staging for inside plant communication suites.

System Testing & Grooming

• Assist in system-level evaluations, power checks, continuity checks, fiber/copper testing, and troubleshooting across active naval systems.

Workforce Adaptability

• Flex between multiple programs within the MIT operational group (CTII, CIVMAR, SCORP, SEAWATCH, ILMS, STRS3) as task schedules and shipyard milestones dictate.

Safety & Hazard Mitigation

• Strictly enforce site Emergency Action Plans (EAP), OSHA maritime standards, tag-out procedures, and environmental hazard precautions (e.g., proper handling of heavy blastproof/watertight shipboard closures).

Operational Reporting & Timekeeping

• Maintain accurate daily logs, report installation progress to site leads and Program Managers, and comply with strict Service Contract Act (SCA) time-recording standards.

Auto req ID

482514BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED and 2-4 years of progressive C4I shipboard integration or electronics maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic cable running, stuffing tubes, multi-pin/coax/CAT6 terminations, and hand/power tool operation in an industrial maritime setting.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and successfully pass all HireRight background checks (preference will be given to those with current Interim Secret or higher).
• Shipyard Credentialing: Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted rapid access badging (DBIDS/Defense Biometric Identification System) for local military bases and private/naval shipyards (including Norfolk Naval Shipyard / NNSY and Newport News Shipbuilding).
• Physical Demands: Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb vertical ladders, lift and carry up to 100 lbs, and navigate industrial shipboard deckplates in all weather conditions.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to support overtime, weekend work, and modified shift work (e.g., 4x10s and 2x8s) during high-tempo installation sprints.
• This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be hired but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Pay Range

$22.70 per hour

Health & Welfare

$5.09 per hour

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

City*

Suffolk

State*

Virginia

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

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