Part-time Field Technician - 31042

HII•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

HII is seeking a Field Technician to support air, maritime, and expeditionary platform customers. The role applies advanced technical knowledge to assemble, install, repair, modify, and test electrical wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, fiber optics, and associated components. The technician supports complex integration work in fast-paced operational environments, communicates with supervisors, project managers, and customer personnel, and performs work that is reviewed for compliance with engineering standards, technical documentation, and accepted maintenance practices. Experience supporting aircraft, shipboard systems, or fielded military platforms is highly desirable. The position is part-time, hourly, and non-exempt, with 11–25% required travel and a Secret security clearance requirement. The anticipated salary range is $44,954.00–$67,500.00. Work may take place at customer and field locations and may involve industrial environments and exposure to varying environmental conditions.

Requirements

For Level 2: an associate degree or other two-year technical degree in a related discipline and one year of related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of related experience.
For Level 3: an associate degree or other two-year technical degree in a related discipline and three years of related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of related experience.
For Level 4: an associate degree or other two-year technical degree in a related discipline and six years of related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of related experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow installation work packets, cable routing diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Experience fabricating cable and wiring assemblies in accordance with MIL-STD requirements.
Proficiency using hand tools, precision tooling, crimpers, multimeters, and cable test equipment.
Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions.
Ability to coordinate tasking with customers, technicians, and platform maintenance personnel.
Knowledge of NAMP (4790), NAVAIR 505, MIL STD 2042, and SAE 5088 wiring technical manuals or specifications, and experience performing work on active flight lines or operational platforms.
Willingness to travel to customer sites within the CONUS and OCONUS.
Ability to obtain or hold a Secret-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

IPC-620 and J-STD certification; proof required.
Experience in fiber-optic termination, inspection, and testing.
Familiarity with laser wire marking systems, labeling equipment, and soldering stations.
Experience supporting aircraft, shipboard systems, or fielded military platforms.

Responsibilities

Install, integrate, repair, and modify electrical and fiber-optic cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and associated hardware across multiple platform types.
Conduct operational checks, testing, and verification of cable systems to ensure proper function and compliance with engineering requirements.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment, subsystems, and integrated systems at customer and field locations.
Diagnose cable-related faults, isolate root causes, and complete corrective actions to restore system readiness in minimal time.
Execute upgrades, reconfigurations, and removals of cable assemblies in coordination with engineering changes and field directives.
Communicate effectively with customers and team members, provide on-site support, and deliver informal technical training as needed.