Telecommunication Tech

Location

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Jan 7, 2026

44763

T54 TECHNOLOGY SVCS

Newport News Shipbuilding

Yes

Full-Time

1st

No relocation assistance available

No - Not eligible for telework

Yes, 10%-25% of the time

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

With more than 25,000 employees — including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders — HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

Performs a variety of electronic and technical assignments on data communications equipment and systems under general supervision. Completes terminal troubleshooting using appropriate diagnostic equipment. Installs terminals, controllers, and test equipment and restores nonworking lines and/or equipment to working condition. Maintains liaison with outside vendors and orders circuits and/or equipment as required. Requires knowledge of specific modems, test equipment, and terminal configuration.

May develop recommendations for the combined usage of data processing and telephone system hardware and software.

• Plans network installations by studying customer orders and technical specifications; ordering and gathering equipment, supplies, materials, and tools, assessing installation site; preparing design recommendations
• Setup pre-configured network equipment; establishes voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and fire-suppression systems following industry standards; activating remote access tools; coordinating with contractors
• Perform installation coordination activities with vendors
• Visit trouble sites and take necessary corrective action to maintain the network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up procedures; updating documentation
• Conduct liaison efforts with outside vendors to order circuits and/or equipment as required
• Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns; answering questions

Performs a variety of electronic and technical assignments on data communications equipment and systems under minimal supervision. Completes terminal troubleshooting using appropriate diagnostic equipment. Installs terminals, controllers and test equipment; restores nonworking lines and/or equipment to a working condition. Requires knowledge of modems, test equipment and terminal configuration. May develop recommendation for the combined usage of data processing and telephony systems hardware and software.

Associate's Degree and 1 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Knowledge and experience in network cabling i.e. CAT5e, CAT6 and Fiber Optic cable

• Experience in racking preconfigured network equipment
• Be able to perform basic continuity, test,
• Knowledge of physical network components i.e. switches, routers, T1 terminal equipment, wireless access points
• Should be experienced in office applications such as Microsoft Word and…