Naval C4ISR Installation Technician — Ship/Submarine

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The M.C. Dean, Inc. Maritime Division conducts C4ISR installations on ships and submarines, with regional offices in Jacksonville, FL; Chesapeake, VA; and San Diego, CA.

This role supports Alteration Installation Teams, providing critical wiring, testing, and integration work aboard Navy platforms. Candidates bring hands-on experience with installation tools, ship drawings, fiber optics, and network connectors, and must meet security requirements.

Qualifications

• Two-year or more contractor apprenticeship with relevant training.
• Four years of U.S. military service with specified ratings.
• Associates degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/Electronics/IT; HS diploma required; 4-6 years experience.
• At least two years of Navy C4ISR installations experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of installation work and teamwork on cabling and equipment.
• Maintain and reference ship installation drawings, diagrams, and cable sheets.
• Operate installation tools and test equipment with accuracy.
• Ensure organized cable runs and professional finish.

Skills

Team collaboration

Read ship installation drawings

Test equipment operation

Fiber optic & RJ-45 connectors

Cable dressing & organization

Mechanical/sub-assembly leadership

Leadership abilities

Workmanship in critical env

Education

Two-year contractor apprenticeship

Naval ratings experience

Associates in Electrical/IT

HS Diploma/GED

4–6 years Navy C4ISR experience

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Voltmeters

VSWR meters

BER test sets

Cat5e/6 testers

Job description

The M.C. Dean, Inc. Maritime Division conducts C4ISR installations on ships and submarines, with regional offices in Jacksonville, FL; Chesapeake, VA; and San Diego, CA.

This role supports Alteration Installation Teams, providing critical wiring, testing, and integration work aboard Navy platforms. Candidates bring hands-on experience with installation tools, ship drawings, fiber optics, and network connectors, and must meet security requirements.