Senior Marine Electronics Technician

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNational City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $58,058 - $64,480 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 adhering to safety and quality procedures. Proficient in interpreting technical documents and blueprints to execute complex shipboard alterations and installations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High-Voltage Electrical Distribution SystemsBlueprint InterpretationDoD Security ClearanceShipboard Installation ExperienceMultimeter and Megger Usage

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Hard Skills

Electrical InstallationTroubleshootingMaintenance and RepairCable Run PlanningMCT and MCP InstallationMultipin Connector FabricationQuality DocumentationTechnical CommunicationWelding Preparation AssistanceOQE Completion

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MultimeterMeggerTrade-Specific PPE

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Security ClearanceShipyard and Base Access Credentials

Industry Keywords

U.S. NavyShipboard AlterationsElectrical SystemsSafety ProceduresQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support 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
Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, technical documents, controlled work packages, procedures, test documents, and reports
Troubleshoot and diagnose systems and equipment
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications
Maintain effective communication 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 new and existing equipment
Perform duties outside the specialty as needed to complete installations and work assignments
Complete quality documentation for reporting and verification
Adhere to company and shipyard safety and quality procedures
Commute to shipyards and military bases around the San Diego area
Travel to shipyards and military bases across the country and abroad when not assigned locally
Work weekends and/or overtime depending on contract awards and support requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma, trade school, or equivalent
6 years of related shipboard electrical experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must 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
Strong working knowledge of drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, and written/verbal instructions
Experience planning and laying out cable runs according to specifications and drawings
Experience preparing areas for welding and assisting with attachment processes
Experience installing, opening, modifying, and logging MCTs, MCPs, and stuffing tubes, including final-inspection testing
Experience electrically disconnecting and reconnecting new and existing equipment and completing supporting OQE
Experience with multipin connector fabrication according to NAVSEA STD 009-73
Experience using multimeters, meggers, and testing procedures safely
Ability to accurately communicate technical work details with team leads and coworkers
Ability to lift, carry, and transport at least 30 lbs.
Ability to work on and climb ladders, aboard ships, in shipyards, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions
May require respirator use and riding ships at sea for extended periods

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 may occasionally be offered for qualified positions