Engineering Technician I

The Tatitlek Corporation•Portsmouth, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Technician I reports to the Program Manager and will perform assignments that directly and indirectly support system installation and integration on board US Coast Guard Boats and Cutters. Receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed; performs recurring work independently; Performs at this level or a combination of such typical duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance
High School diploma
1 years’ experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration support, US Coast Guard prefered
US Coast Guard or Navy “C” or “A” school
1 years’ experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration support, US Coast Guard preferred
Experience with Cable Fabrication (Multi-pin, RF, Network, Power, Fiber, Mil-spec, or serial cable assemblies)
Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interface with personnel and other government agencies at all levels.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently.
DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

Nice To Haves

NavSea Cableway and/or connector certification are desired but not required.
proficiency in operation of warehouse equipment to include pallet jacks and forklifts.

Responsibilities

Performs installation/removal/upgrades for electrical/electronic/C4I tasks. (i.e. wiring of terminal boxes, testing and verifying connections, meggering cables, testing and troubleshooting, etc.)
Performs system testing to evaluate performance and functionality with supervision.
Operates tools to aid in fabricating, installing, removing, and upgrading tasks.
Uses drawings, technical manuals, instructions, standards, and specifications to perform system installation/removal/upgrade activities.
Under supervision Perform cableways, connectors (trainee), fire watch, confined space, and may have some special quals (i.e.: Fiber Handler, Shipyard Competent Person, Paint sampling, etc.).
Read and interpret installation drawings and cable run sheets with assistance.
Fabricate various connectors by soldering and/or crimping for navigation, communication and power equipment.
Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment.
May troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
Conducts various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.

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