Senior Engineering Electronics Specialist

QED Systems•Virginia Beach, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Will serve as a Senior Engineering Electronics Specialist in support of the U.S. Navy Small Boat Waterfront Operations facility located at Naval Base Norfolk. The Senior Engineering Electronics Specialist will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, testing and prototyping of all types of U.S. Federal Government boats and craft, including the U.S. Navy, Special Operations Command, U.S. Marine Corps. U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, and other Government agencies. Specific job requirements will include leading electronic teams in support of boat checks and inspections, installation, and testing of various electrical and electronic systems and equipment, including generators, batteries, cabling, distribution panels, sensors, radars, radios, and integrated helms.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent trade certification from an accredited educational institution in an Electrical Marine Technology related field of study or a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Maintain and possess American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Marine Electrical Certification or ABYC Advanced Marine Electrical Certification or certification in one or more of the following marine electronic industry leaders: ABYC, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
Physically able to perform onboard a vessel in a waterborne environment.
A minimum of seven (7) years of small watercraft electronic systems experience including: Testing, maintenance, repairs, operations, and troubleshooting.
Leading an electronics or electrical technician team.
Experience with small watercraft at high speeds and in rough water conditions.
Using technical drawings and wiring diagrams to assist in repairs to craft and in identifying parts for purchase.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and/or be able to access military facilities.

Nice To Haves

Maintain and possess Merchant Mariners Credential with Able seaman endorsement.

Responsibilities

Maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, testing and prototyping of all types of U.S. Federal Government boats and craft.
Leading electronic teams in support of boat checks and inspections.
Installation and testing of various electrical and electronic systems and equipment, including generators, batteries, cabling, distribution panels, sensors, radars, radios, and integrated helms.