Naval Shipboard Machinery Controls Technician

Noblis; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis MSD in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support U.S. Navy machinery control and shipboard systems aboard Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

The role focuses on installation, checkout, troubleshooting, testing, and V&V of modernized MCS, primarily on ships and at shipyards with occasional limited remote work during downtime. The technician will read schematics, use test equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters, and coordinate with Philadelphia technical leads to

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets electrical schematics and system diagrams.
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot electrical or control systems in industrial environments.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to work onsite aboard ships and at naval stations; travel 30–50%.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machinery control systems using test equipment and schematics.
• Provide shipboard test and V&V support for all variants of fielded systems.
• Assist shipboard installation, checkout, and testing of MCS hardware and software.
• Trace signals and diagnose electrical failures and system anomalies.
• Document testing steps, results, and issues clearly for records.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Shipboard operations

Schematic reading

Onsite collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Signal generators

Wireshark

Job description

Noblis MSD in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support U.S. Navy machinery control and shipboard systems aboard Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

The role focuses on installation, checkout, troubleshooting, testing, and V&V of modernized MCS, primarily on ships and at shipyards with occasional limited remote work during downtime. The technician will read schematics, use test equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters, and coordinate with Philadelphia technical leads to