Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Technician - 26435

Huntington Ingalls Industries•Crane, VA

10d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Join HII Platform Modernization (PM) as we keep the most powerful Navy the world has known afloat and ready to serve. Platform Modernization trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. This Electric Warfare (EW) Technician shall serve as the primary Lead and be the point of contact between the contractor and the Fleet Readiness Coordinator to contractor technical activities related to the contract. EW Technicians shall provide day-to-day guidance to the work force. This is a full-time position, located in Crane, IN. Weekend and/or overtime hours required depending on contract awards and support required as per trade/skill set.

Requirements

High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise.
Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of electrical systems.
Must have at least One (1) year of demonstrated experience with the AN/SLQ-32 Systems.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and base access.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Conceptual knowledge of U.S. Navy Combat Systems, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) SLQ 32 V6 systems, and MEWSD-supported systems preferred.
Knowledge of the Q-70, SEI and/or SLA-10B Subsystems.
Experience working with Casualty Reports (CASREPs).
Knowledge of the AN/SLQ-32 V7 Systems.
Experience with reporting (examples Daily Activity Report Tracker (DART) and System Progression Activity (SPAT)).
Experience with Distance Support in accordance with the Joint Fleet Forces Maintenance Manual (JFFMM).
Experience with performing Systems Operational Verification Testing (SOVT), Preinstallation Check Out (PICO), Combat systems Alignment and Testing (CSAT), and/or Combat System Ships Qualification Trials (CSSQT).
Previous Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) training.
A current, active DoD security clearance.
Familiarity with Shipboard Processes & procedures.

Responsibilities

Considered subject matter expert in Electronics warfare systems. May work directly with customer or customer representatives, attend meetings and deploy for special projects.
Ability to manage, oversee, schedule and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs. Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.
Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on 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.
Provide technical support for the following types of efforts: modernization, installation, installation testing, troubleshooting, repair, system performance verification, casualty reports (CASREP), onboard technical assists (OBTAs), Test Event Support, Test & Evaluation Teams.
Provide technical support for the following types of efforts: Pre-Installation Checkout (PICO), Pre-Live Fire With A Purpose (Pre-LFWAP), Deploying Group System Integration Testing (DGSIT), Builders Trial (BTs), Acceptance Trials (ATs), Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Combat Systems, Intelligence Light Off (C5ILO), and other related tasking or test events.
Perform system troubleshooting, system fault isolation, and general maintenance to ensure system effectiveness.
Perform software loading/installation IAW procedures provided at the time of requirement. The Contractor shall perform system fault isolation and demonstrate system troubleshooting knowledge.
Perform System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) of installed hardware and software.

Benefits

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.
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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