Job Description
A division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
Who We Are

Join our RCOH team whose accomplishments make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and national defense! We are seeking shipboard alteration installers for fleet modernization. The selected candidate will be supporting our Elevator Support Unit working on Aircraft Carriers installing, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical distribution systems and/or various types of cables and connectors to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization. Selected candidate will be working at HII's Newport News Shipyard with minimal travel requirements.

What You Will Do

• Perform moderately complex technical functions in support of engineering activities such as set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing, calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or electro-mechanical components and systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models or specialized test equipment.
• Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions.
• Conduct engineering tests to collect design data or assist in general research work.
• Diagnose and isolate malfunctions and make necessary repairs.
• Assist in the development of electronic equipment.
• Repair or modify cables and equipment returned by operational users or by personnel in the associated test and development laboratories.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participate in special projects as required.

• Must have High School education/equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
• Must have marine electrician experience for installing, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical distribution systems and/or various types of cables and connectors on marine vessels.
• Must be able to work from schematics, diagrams, blueprints, written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DBIDS/CAC badge for base access/credentials.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
• Applicants with marine electrician journeyman certification is preferred.
• NAVSEA STD 009-073 Multi-pin Copper Certification is a plus.
• NAVSEA STD 009-123 Fiber Optic certification is a plus.
• Prior AIT or active duty experience on current active class aircraft carriers is preferred.

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.