Field Technician - 30909

HII's Mission Technologies division•Jacksonville, FL

14d•$44,954 - $75,000

About The Position

HII is seeking a Field Technician to support air, maritime, and expeditionary platform customers. The technician applies advanced technical knowledge to assemble, install, repair, modify, and test electrical wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, fiber optics, and associated components. The role supports complex integration efforts in fast-paced operational environments and requires practical cable-work experience, careful attention to detail, and effective communication with supervisors, project managers, and customer personnel. Work 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 involves on-site technical support and troubleshooting at customer and field locations, including operational checks, verification, system upgrades, reconfigurations, and removals. The technician may provide informal technical training and must be willing to travel to CONUS and OCONUS customer sites. A Secret security clearance is required.

Requirements

Level 2: Associate degree or other two-year technical degree in a related discipline and one year of related experience, or high school diploma or equivalent and three years of related experience.
Level 3: Associate degree or other two-year technical degree in a related discipline and three years of related experience, or high school diploma or equivalent and five years of related experience.
Level 4: Associate degree or other two-year technical degree in a related discipline and six years of related experience, or 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 with hand tools, precision tooling, crimpers, multimeters, and cable test equipment.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions.
Ability to coordinate tasks 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 working on active flight lines or operational platforms.
Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS to customer sites.
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 confirm proper function and compliance with engineering requirements.
Provide technical support and troubleshoot 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.
Execute upgrades, reconfigurations, and removals of cable assemblies in coordination with engineering changes and field directives.
Communicate with customers and team members, deliver on-site support, and provide informal technical training as needed.