Shipboard Marine Electrician – Navy-Ready Technician

Serco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking an Experienced Engineering Technician to support U.S. Navy ships in Chesapeake, VA. The role focuses on electrical work on ships, testing, data recording, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma and be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, OSHA 10, and respirator qualification. Experience with fiber optics, RJ-45, and DB connectors, as well as reading drawings, is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), pass background and drug screening.
• OSHA 10 certification is required.
• Must be respirator qualified and able to wear PPE throughout the shift.
• Experience in electrical work and shipboard environments is required.
• Minimum 2 years of combined experience in the listed technical areas.
• Competency attaching fiber optic, RJ-45, DB type connectors.
• Ability to read drawings (Tradesman/Apprentice levels).
• Knowledge of safety programs and QA procedures (SRAR, CP).
• Prelim QA testing, MCTs, and space closeouts experience.
• Multiplan/multi-pin competence and basic meter usage.
• Electrical testing requirements including ground checks and RSPT tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and correct malfunctions.
• Conduct tests or experiments, modify test setups as needed, operate standard test equipment, and record data.
• Perform electrical work on ships, boats, and marine equipment.
• Gather and maintain engineering data records; compute, plot data, and draw simple graphs.
• Conduct routine tests such as tensile or hardness tests and document results.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

Shipboard Electrical

OSHA 10

Respirator Qualification

Electrical Testing

Fiber Optic

RJ-45 Connectors

DB-type Connectors

Reading Drawings

Safety Programs/SRAR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard Test Equipment

QA Tools & Multimeter

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking an Experienced Engineering Technician to support U.S. Navy ships in Chesapeake, VA. The role focuses on electrical work on ships, testing, data recording, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma and be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, OSHA 10, and respirator qualification. Experience with fiber optics, RJ-45, and DB connectors, as well as reading drawings, is preferred.