Engineering Technician II – Towed Array IMA Program
About The Position
The Engineering Technician II will be part of the Towed System Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TS IMA) team in Poulsbo, Washington. The site provides direct fleet support for towed acoustic systems installed on submarines and surface ships, including worldwide 24/7/365 casualty assistance (CASREP) support. Program activities also include shipping, receiving, warehousing, government property administration, and asset tracking. The successful candidate will inspect, electrically test, and troubleshoot towed-array modules; assemble arrays; and install and remove towed bodies aboard ships. Work takes place pier side in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse. Short-notice travel overseas and within the continental United States may be required, along with occasional overtime and extended travel to support surge work at other Towed System IMAs. The selected applicant will receive on-the-job training and is expected to qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician. The role requires interaction with Navy, Government, and civilian support contractors and the ability to perform routine assigned work with minimal supervision. Advancement consideration, when positions become available, requires qualification as a Pier-Side Supervisor under Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) requirements. The candidate must be able to obtain and retain a Secret-level Department of Defense security clearance and a U.S. passport.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics above the high school level, or successfully complete a military electronics course equivalent to U.S. Navy “C” school.
- At least two years of experience testing and repairing electronic/electrical equipment.
- Experience using electronic test equipment and operating various handheld power tools.
- Obtain at least an interim Secret security clearance before starting employment and be able to obtain and retain a Secret-level clearance.
- Be able to obtain and retain a U.S. passport.
- Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Be able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
- Complete a background check and physical to be able to operate a company truck.
- Be able to travel overseas and within the continental United States on short notice.
- Be capable of routine assigned work with minimum supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Prior U.S. military service, preferably Navy service on a platform using towed sonar systems (submarine or surface ship).
- Experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or repairing towed sonar arrays, or experience with AN/BQQ-5, AN/BQQ-6, AN/BSY-1, AN/BSY-2, SQQ-89, OK-276, OA-9070/9070A, OK-410, or OK-542/542A equipment.
- Ability to perform light mechanical maintenance and operate a forklift.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (O365).
- Fiber Optic Certified.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical inspections and electrical testing of towed-array modules.
- Troubleshoot towed-array modules and related equipment.
- Assemble arrays and install and remove towed bodies aboard ships.
- Perform work pier side in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse environment.
- Support fleet operations, including casualty assistance and occasional surge work at other Towed System IMAs.
- Interact with Navy, Government, and civilian support contractors.
- Perform routine assigned work with minimum supervision.
- Perform light mechanical maintenance and operate a forklift as part of assigned duties, if qualified and assigned.
- Meet Navy operational schedules, including occasional overtime and extended travel as required.
Benefits
- Minimum Health and Welfare benefit, as required under the Service Contract Act.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
