Marine Electronics Technician

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Support HII Platform Modernization trades teams with shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeNational City • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,289 - $58,240 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems aboard U.S. Navy surface ships, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures. Proficient in interpreting technical documents and effectively communicating technical details with team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Shipboard Electrical ExperienceHigh-Voltage Electrical SystemsBlueprint InterpretationDoD Security ClearanceFiber Optic Certification

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Hard Skills

Electrical InstallationTroubleshootingMaintenance and RepairCable Run PlanningMCT and MCP LoggingMultimeter UsageTesting ProceduresWelding AssistanceElectrical Disconnecting and ReconnectingQuality Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MultimetersMeggarsElectrical ToolsTrade-Specific PPE

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD ClearanceFiber Optic CertificationNAVSEA STD 009-73 CertificationNAVSEA Cableway Improvement Program CertificationOSHA 10 Maritime Certification

Industry Keywords

U.S. NavyShipboard AlterationsFleet ModernizationElectrical Distribution SystemsShipyard Safety Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support HII Platform Modernization trades teams with shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization
Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment and structures on U.S. Navy surface ships
Apply production-process knowledge to complicated and non-routine shipboard installation tasks at company and field locations
Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, technical documents, controlled work packages, procedures, test documents, reports, and task/trip reports
Troubleshoot and diagnose systems and equipment
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications
Maintain effective communications and relations with supervisors and managers
Remove, plan, execute, install, and modify electrical cables, cableways, conductors, connectors, strain relief, fasteners, and equipment aboard naval vessels
Disconnect, repair, install, and reconnect electrical and data conductors on existing and new equipment
Perform complicated and non-routine duties outside the specialty as needed to complete assignments
Complete quality documentation for reporting and verification
Adhere to company and shipyard safety and quality procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma, trade school, or equivalent
4 years of related shipboard electrical experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain shipyard and base access credentials within 60 days of start date
Must travel 50%–75% when not assigned to local tasking
Must provide hand tools and trade-specific PPE
Experience installing, removing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, associated equipment, and cabling
Working knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, and instructions
Familiarity with planning and laying out cable runs according to specifications and drawings
Experience preparing areas for welding and assisting in the attachment process
Experience installing, opening, modifying, and logging MCTs, MCPs, and stuffing tubes, and completing tests for final inspections
Proficiency in electrically disconnecting and reconnecting equipment and completing supporting OQE
Experience using multimeters, meggers, and testing procedures safely
Must accurately communicate technical work details with Team Leads and co-workers
Must be a U.S. citizen
Current Fiber Optic certification and installation experience preferred
Multipin connector fabrication experience and NAVSEA STD 009-73 certification preferred
NAVSEA Cableway Improvement Program certifications preferred
Vocational school or skilled trades certificate program completion preferred
Current or active DoD clearance preferred
OSHA 10 Maritime Certification a plus
Must lift, carry, and transport at least 30 lbs.
Must work on and climb ladders, in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces
May require work in high heat, humidity, noise, dirty conditions, aloft, or over vessel sides
May ride ships at sea for extended periods
May require wearing a respirator

Benefits

Comp & perks

Per diem provided based on location when on travel
Travel and lodging expenses covered by the company
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
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth