Marine Electronics Technician (Electronics Technician, Maintenance I)

Systems Application & Technologies Inc•Port Hueneme, CA

95d•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is hiring a Marine Electronics Technician (Electronics Technician, Maintenance I) to provide seaborne target operations and maintenance support to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons, Pacific Target and Marine Operations Division at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, California. The role involves electronics and electrical components aboard vessels ranging from 21 to 286 feet in length and maintaining the operational readiness of a fleet of vessels. The technician performs and supports maintenance on seaborne target systems and subsystems, including building up or replacing components and wiring, troubleshooting AC/DC systems, repairing electronic equipment, testing circuits, fabricating circuit boards, troubleshooting radar systems, and maintaining offshore communications equipment. The position also requires qualifying for and maintaining Portable Command and Control Unit (PCCU) Remote Control Operator certification and supporting remote PCCU operations at Pt. Mugu and deployed sites. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, on shore and afloat, and may involve uneven, wet surfaces, confined spaces, remote locations, shift work, and overnight assignments. The technician may serve as a vessel crew member or deckhand and provide on-water electronics support. The current schedule is 9/80, with overtime required from time to time as missions dictate and routine travel. The position is full-time and non-exempt, based normally at NBVC, Port Hueneme.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical school or specialized training in the appropriate field, or four to six years of experience performing the stated functions in place of that education.
Basic understanding of computers, networking, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work well with others as a team member.
Experience working in or around a marine environment.
Knowledge of testing systems and components for functionality according to technical-manual procedures using specified test equipment.
Proficiency with 480V, 208V, and 120V AC shore power and generator-system maintenance.
Proficiency working with 12–24V DC power.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and engine and electronic test equipment correctly and safely as directed.
Ability, with limited support, to read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Strong diagnostic skills for AC/DC marine electrical systems.
Ability to diagnose problems, develop solutions, and order the materials and parts needed to complete projects.
Current driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company’s vehicle insurance policy when driving work, government, or rental vehicles during work hours, for the duration of employment.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance before the start date and maintain it throughout employment.
Must pass background screening, including Social Security number, driver record, and criminal background investigation.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and 50–180 pounds with assistance from other employees.
Ability to work in a seaborne environment, at remote locations, and on occasional overnight assignments.
Ability to work in confined spaces and perform sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a military environment at E5 or higher, or on a military facility.
Experience working on or with Mercury Marine and Suzuki outboards; MerCruiser inboard gasoline engines; or Cummins, Yanmar, Caterpillar, and John Deere diesel engines.

Responsibilities

Maintain electrical and electronic components and operational readiness for a fleet of vessels.
Perform electronics and electrical work on seaborne target systems and subsystems, including AVRs, QST A/B/I, FACT, HSMST, and SDST targets.
Assist higher-level technicians with building up or replacing seaborne target components, wiring harnesses, and circuits.
Troubleshoot AC/DC systems and subsystems and repair simple and complex electronic equipment.
Use tools and common test equipment; test electrical circuits with a multimeter, fabricate AC/DC circuit boards, troubleshoot radar systems, and maintain offshore communication equipment.
Qualify for and maintain Portable Command and Control Unit (PCCU) Remote Control Operator certification.
Maintain equipment logs, maintenance action forms, and work-time tracking sheets.
Learn and qualify to support seaborne target remote PCCU operations at Pt. Mugu and deployed sites.
Keep shop and hand tool bags inventoried and organized.
Serve as a crew member on vessels as a deckhand and/or provide on-water electronics technician support.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow OSHA- and Navy-mandated safety guidelines and use required protective equipment.
Travel routinely and work overtime as missions dictate.