Tactical Navigation Technician

Installation, Maintenance, Repair

Installation, Maintenance, Repair

Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Up to 25%

Norfolk, VA

WR has an opportunity for a Tactical Navigation Technician to build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems. This role provides technical leadership and guidance to junior technicians while supporting project and proposal efforts.

• Provide oversight and on the job training to lower level technicians.
• Provide inputs to Project Managers or proposal staff for proposals and statements of work.
• Plan layout and assembly procedures; resolve technical problems with Electronics Engineers; draw sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
• Perform mechanical assembly and integration of equipment.
• Execute standard and custom military and commercial connectorization.
• Set up standard test apparatus or devise test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and live tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models. Analyze and interpret test data.
• Maintain and continuously improve lab/work environment for maximum efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Follow all required safety guidelines and protocols.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Formal electronics training from a technical school, Military "A" electronics school, or completion of a four-year apprentice program in electronics.
• Eight (8)+ years of practical experience in electronics repair, maintenance, installation, and checkout.
• Six (6)+ years of experience with U.S. Navy Navigation Systems.
• Three (3)+ years of practical experience in electronics repair and installation.
• Two (2)+ years of experience in supervision and shop practices.
• Two (2)+ years of experience providing technical guidance to junior technicians performing installation, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of electronic systems or equipment.
• Note:
  
  Experience may be concurrent.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge to solve complex problems.
• Detailed understanding of circuit interrelationships and 2M repair.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following:
Employment history;
Education and/or certifications;
Criminal history;
Driving Records;
Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law.

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