Electronic Warfare Technician

Boarhog LLC; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Health Benefits

401K retirement plan with company matching

Earned performance bonus

Relocation or signing bonus

Vacation

Stipend for residing in a HUBZone

Job summary

Boarhog LLC is seeking an experienced Electronic Warfare Technician to support the U.S. Navy’s combat readiness at Wallops Island, VA. The position focuses on maintenance of electronic warfare systems, specifically the AN/SLQ-32 and the SEWIP systems.

Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience, a High School diploma, and be willing to obtain a PQS 301 qualification. Offering a competitive salary and benefits including relocation bonuses, medical insurance, and a comprehensive 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in electronic warfare systems.
• PQS 301 qualification required within three months of hire.
• DoD Secret level security clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment maintenance on AN/SLQ-32 variants.
• Support the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP).
• Participate in at-sea exercises and training.

Skills

Fault isolation and casualty restoration

Preventive maintenance on EW systems

Network devices knowledge

Operating Systems knowledge (RedHat/UNIX)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Certified Fiber Optic Installer

Security+ Certification

Job description

Boarhog is in immediate need of an Electronic Warfare Technician, preferably former Navy EW, with experience in performing component and system level maintenance for shipboard systems. The work is performed at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) on Wallops Island, VA, which provides live combat systems suites with platform specific radars and sensors in support of platform certification, operational and technical evaluation, combat system training, interoperability testing and participates in at-sea exercises. You'd be providing an important service in furtherance of our United States Navy's warfighting readiness and evolving capabilities.

Responsibilities

This Electronic Warfare Technician will perform equipment and system level maintenance on AN/SLQ-32 variants and the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) systems, preferably SEWIP (V) 6 or 7, with opportunities to learn about and get qualified on the wide range of current and future integrated ship defense systems.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Three (3) years demonstrated experience performing fault isolation and casualty restoration, and preventive maintenance on EW systems and equipment, preferably SEWIP (V) 6 or 7.
• PQS 301 qualification. If selected candidate is not PQS 301 qualified on or before hire date, he/she should be willing and able to obtain PQS 301 qualification within three (3) months of employment.
• DoD Secret level security clearance. The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are established by the U.S. government, to include being a U.S. citizen. If the selected candidate does not hold a Secret clearance, the contingent offer may delay the start date until an interim Secret clearance is granted.

Preferred But Not Required

• Certified Fiber Optic Installer
• Security+ Certification
• Experience with Network devices and an understanding of Operating Systems, preferably RedHat or UNIX
• Preference will be given to candidates who reside in, or will move into, a Small Business Administration (SBA) designated Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) area, of which Wallops Island VA is one.

Work Schedule

Successful candidate can expect schedule flexibility with a variety of 40 hour work-week configurations that might be scheduled on a rotational basis:

• Monday-Friday (5 x 8): 1st Shift
• Monday-Friday (5 x 8): 2nd Shift
• Variable 4 x 10 shifts that may include weekends (4 days on/3 days off) and may be 1st or 2nd shift
• Sliding (5 x 8) work weeks (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday) and may be 1st or 2nd shift

CULTURE, COMPENSATION And BENEFITS

Boarhog has over 14 years of Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) steady, controlled growth and profitability, offering our full-time associates extensive compensation benefits:

• This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is therefore determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract‑by‑contract basis.
• Opportunities for additional compensation working short term innovation projects.
• Earned performance bonus.
• Relocation or signing bonus
• Medical / Dental / Vision Health Benefits.
• Broad Self-Determination
• Generous 401K retirement plan after six months of full-time employment, with pre‑tax/post‑tax options and company matching with immediate vesting to boost retirement savings
• Health savings account.
• Vacation
• Stipend for residing in a HUBZone location.