Part-time Field Technician - 31042
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 is expected to have practical experience with wiring and cable procedures, understand the tools and equipment used for precision cable work, and perform tasks with exceptional attention to detail. The position calls for a self-motivated, disciplined, and resourceful technician who can support complex integration efforts in fast-paced operational environments. The technician communicates with supervisors, project managers, customers, and team members. 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 role may involve support at customer and field locations, including CONUS and OCONUS travel.
Requirements
- 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 2).
- 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 3).
- 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 (Level 4).
- 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 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 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 ensure 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 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plan choices
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- 401(k) savings plan options
- Financial planning tools
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Competitive benefits
- Educational and training programs for career growth
- Occasional bonus or other non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
