Shipboard Electrical Technician – Navy C5ISR

Serco; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is hiring an Experienced Engineering Technician to support U.S. Navy projects in Newport News, VA. The role involves troubleshooting, electrical work on ships, and performing tests and data collection as part of an active engineering team.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma, the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, shipyard access, OSHA 10 certification, and experience with fiber optics, test equipment, and safety programs. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain access to shipyards and pass background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to get respirator qualified and wear PPE during shift.
• Experience in electrical work on ships and shipboard environments.
• Two years of combined experience in: fiber optic RJ-45 DB connectors; reading drawings; QA testing; safety program implementation; space closeouts; layout and mounting of electrical enclosures; basic tool knowledge; NAVSEA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and correct malfunctions.
• Conduct various tests or experiments and record data.
• Perform electrical work on ships, boats, and marine equipment.
• Gather and maintain engineering data, perform computations, plot data.
• Perform routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operate and adjust test equipment; record data.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Test equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

DoD clearance readiness

OSHA 10 certification

Respirator and PPE use

Fiber optic & connector work

Shipboard electrical work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Serco Inc. is hiring an Experienced Engineering Technician to support U.S. Navy projects in Newport News, VA. The role involves troubleshooting, electrical work on ships, and performing tests and data collection as part of an active engineering team.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma, the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, shipyard access, OSHA 10 certification, and experience with fiber optics, test equipment, and safety programs. Travel up to 10% may be required.