Field Technician, Level 3

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Perform testing according to specific test procedures using measuring instruments and computer test programs for vehicle systems or products .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,917 - $81,310 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electro-mechanical assembly, vehicle systems testing, and troubleshooting, while providing customer support and training. Proficient in maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with product quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electro-Mechanical AssemblyLevel One TroubleshootingVehicle Systems TestingCustomer SupportGovernment Clearance

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Hard Skills

Testing ProceduresData AnalysisVehicle Mission ProgrammingVisual InspectionBasic Schematic Reading

Soft Skills

Customer CommunicationTraining AbilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Measuring InstrumentsComputer Test ProgramsDVMHyperTerminal

Certifications & Qualifications

Associates DegreeGovernment Clearance

Industry Keywords

Product Quality StandardsIndustrial EnvironmentShipboard Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform testing according to specific test procedures using measuring instruments and computer test programs for vehicle systems or products
Provide customer support and training for new and existing customers in-house and in the field
Support production and manufacturing functions
Support production and assembly of test boards
Maintain vehicle repairs, upgrades, and execution of test procedures in new and existing vehicles
Perform pre-mission tasks, including vehicle mission programming and vehicle checkout
Perform post-mission data download and analysis
Perform level one troubleshooting
Lead normal vehicle systems field operations for testing and design missions to perform needed tasks
Document test results completely and communicate them to required personnel
Read and interpret test procedures and document test results
Perform responsibilities in support of Product Quality Standards
Communicate design problems and bugs to appropriate organizational areas
Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment
Provide maintenance and technical support for equipment, integrated systems, subsystems, and software at customer or field locations
Analyze and evaluate products and related performance
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions
Maintain customer communications and relations and provide onsite training
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years related experience
Experience in electro-mechanical assembly
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance
Ability to work in the field unsupervised
Routine computer skills, including directory structure, HyperTerminal, and applications
Ability to recognize when something is out of specification
Level one troubleshooting skills, including visual inspection, use of DVM, and basic schematic reading
May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment
Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level
Ability to work in extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions