Electronics Technician - 18800

Requisition Number : 18800

Required Travel : 76 - 100%

Employment Type : Full Time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

Security Clearance : Secret

Level of Experience : Mid

This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.

S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness.

And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe.

Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers.

Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Who We Are

For over a century, HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navy’s most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navy’s readiness!

We are seeking shipboard alteration Electricians for fleet modernization. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around or out of the country when not assigned to a local task.

Per Diem available based on location when on travel, travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.

As the top-ranked defense contractor on the Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers, HII is committed to serving our employees, our communities, our service members, and our nation! We offer competitive benefits, education reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Join HII Mission Technologies as a Program Manager and make an impact on the safety of our US Navy ships.

What You Will Do

The selected candidate will be supporting our Systems Integrations department working on active class submarines, surface ships, and shore-based communication facilities using various technical tools to install, upgrade, remove and troubleshooting fiber optic cables and connectors while assisting with alterations and installations for fleet modernization on various contracts.

Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment. Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and / or field locations.

Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time.

Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations.

May provide onsite training of customer support personnel. Applies understanding of production and processes to assignments.

Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May assist in the development and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.

Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

What You Must Have

Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance or above.

Must have experience troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time.

Must be able to work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction.

Must be capable of using various electrical / electronic measuring instruments.

High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2 years of related experience.

Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.

Bonus Points For...

Experience in large NIWC / SPAWAR integrated installation contracts is preferred.

Prefer candidates who have marine electrician experience for installing, repairing, and troubleshooting fiber optic cables and connectors on Navy and other marine vessels IAW NAVSEA STD 009-123 Fiber Optic and / or NAVSEA STD 009-073 Multi-pin Copper.

Experience in Shore C4I is preferred.

Prefer technical / professional certifications.

Prior Quality Assurance certifications are preferred.

Shipyard Competent Person (SCP) certification is preferred.

Prior AIT or active duty experience on current active class ships is preferred.

Possession of a Secret clearance is preferred.

Candidates possessing a current U.S. Travel passport are preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.

Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.

Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.

May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

• HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices;
• wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance;

employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.

Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers;

technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.

Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity.

We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.