Engineering Technician III (Job ID: 4622)

Valkyrie Enterprises • Norfolk, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is hiring an Engineering Technician III to support modifications, installation, and sustainment of infrastructure. The position is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and supports surrounding shipyards. The technician is responsible for the lifecycle of shore-site training systems and for modifying shipboard training systems as required. Work includes facility activations, upgrades, repairs, equipment installation and verification, maintenance, troubleshooting, and logistics support. The role also involves following and developing technical documentation, maintaining engineering and administrative records, performing computations and plotting data, and assisting with field or production activities. Occasional travel is required. The position may involve visits to shipyards and Naval installations and requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and appropriate trade school or related Armed Forces school.
• At least 7 years of related experience.
• Experience in engineering studies and analysis of actual and/or proposed shore-site installations.
• Ability to perform facility visits to verify dimensions, interfaces, power availability, tolerances, and other installation factors.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance to access public and private shipyards and Naval installations.
• Must meet REAL ID requirements for base and travel access.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include background investigation, employment and education verification, drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, and government installation access.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including prolonged standing or sitting, moving between worksites, repetitive hand and wrist motions, and potentially climbing ship ladders and working in enclosed spaces.
• Wear closed-toe footwear during working hours; wear protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.

Nice To Haves

• Current or recent experience supporting U.S. Naval aircraft carriers or other U.S. Naval vessels with embedded training systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the lifecycle of shore-site training systems.
• Perform shore-site modifications, including space modifications and installation and sustainment of hardware, foundations, copper and fiber-optic cabling, connectors, false decking and overhead, deck covering, IT systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and electronic cooling-water piping.
• Modify shipboard training systems, including system grooming and overhauls; support equipment maintenance and training; troubleshoot and repair hardware, software, and cabling; and provide logistical support.
• Generate and execute procedures for shore-site facility activations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Read and follow schematics and maintain assembly instructions for Government-built prototype equipment; develop schematics, drawings, and technical data packages (TDPs).
• Install equipment and cables in facilities and perform initial verification.
• Maintain engineering or administrative records and data, including tests, drawings, computer usage, and quality assurance information.
• Perform computations using specified formulas; plot data and draw simple curves and graphs.
• Follow established policies and procedures to ensure proper working order.
• Assist with field or production activities such as data collection, equipment or machine design, testing, quality control, and efficiency studies.
• Conduct facility visits to verify dimensions, interfaces, power availability, tolerances, and other installation factors.
• Travel occasionally, approximately 10%.
• Obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials for domestic air travel or access to secure federal facilities and military bases, when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Education reimbursement.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable labor laws and company policy, with prior supervisor approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED