LPD Deck Equipment/Mission Systems Technician

R&P Technologies, LLC•Gautier, MS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

R&P is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the U.S. Navy's LPD 17 Shipbuilding Program (PMS 377) in Pascagoula, MS, for Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) and Mission Systems. Areas of support include installation and testing, light off, software installation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance/repair, systems integration, engineering and technical support for ships at the building yard.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED plus at least 5-10+ years of relevant work experience.
Active Secret Clearance or eligible to obtain one.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive bending, stretching, twisting, and reaching for extended periods (up to 8 hours) without undue fatigue.
Capacity to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds (or as specified by the employer) with or without assistance, and to move heavy materials and equipment safely.
Muscular strength and endurance to support the body for long periods without fatigue, including using core and lower back muscles to maintain balance and posture.
U.S. citizenship is required for most positions due to security clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in engineering discipline is preferred but not required.
DoD/Navy ACAT I Program and Amphibious Assault Ship Class Platform experience is a plus.
Experience with Deck System is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support on Deck/Mission Systems equipment.
Support the Test Division in support of ship acquisition, integration and industrial and post-delivery test activities.
Troubleshooting, repairing, and testing shipboard electrical systems and Interior Communications equipment.
Support development and review of test procedures and witness equipment and system testing.
Inspect equipment installations.
Provide on-site test engineering and technical support for ship industrial testing.
Establish and maintain an effective liaison with Supervisor of Shipbuilding and with other Navy, Government, and Contractor activities as required.
Participate in at sea trials at other locations such as Norfolk VA, San Diego CA, Mayport FL, Pearl Harbor HI and Sasebo Japan.