Shipboard Electrical Test Lead — Senior Tech

QED Systems, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Q.E.D. SYSTEMS, INC. is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support shipboard testing for DDG HM&E Mid-Life Upgrades in the Philadelphia and Norfolk area. The role emphasizes electrical troubleshooting, schematics interpretation, and leading test activities on shipboard.

Candidates should have a background as an electrical technician, capable of coordinating with technical leads in Philadelphia and providing regular status updates. Travel up to 30–50% is expected.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of electrical technician experience.
• Experience tracing signals and diagnosing electrical failures.
• Experience with grounded and ungrounded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shipboard test and troubleshooting evolution.
• Troubleshoot control systems using schematics and documentation.
• Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems.
• Support shipboard installation of hardware and software.
• Provide documented status updates regularly.
• Act as liaison between shipboard team and Philadelphia leads.
• Aid in test procedures edits and implementation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

PC proficiency

MS Office

Learning new apps

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Oscilloscope use

Serial interface

Navy shipboard experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

HyperTerminal

Putty

Job description

Q.E.D. SYSTEMS, INC. is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support shipboard testing for DDG HM&E Mid-Life Upgrades in the Philadelphia and Norfolk area. The role emphasizes electrical troubleshooting, schematics interpretation, and leading test activities on shipboard.

Candidates should have a background as an electrical technician, capable of coordinating with technical leads in Philadelphia and providing regular status updates. Travel up to 30–50% is expected.