Engineering Technician IV

Job Description

This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re‑modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks aboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures—high heat in the summer and cold in the winter—performing the following tasks.

• Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs and tests various types of electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and related devices.
• Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles to put equipment in operational condition and solve complex problems.
• Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment.
• Modifies circuitry to improve performance.
• Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
• Provides operation/maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
• Prepares operating and malfunction reports and related documentation.
• Works with engineering staff to determine and solve equipment design problems.
• Performs quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians.
• Provides work leadership to less‑experienced technicians.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Installation and maintenance of fiber optic cables aboard naval ships.
• Splices and terminates fiber optic cables.
• Performs fiber tests: OTDR, power meter/laser source, and scopes.

• Education:
  
  Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
• Required experience:
  
  5+ years of related experience.
• US citizenship required.
• Security clearance level:
  None.
• Location:
  
  Customer site (USA – WA – Seattle).

• Cableway Certified, Connector Certified Modular, COAX, Multi‑Pin, Connector Fabricator and Inspector.
• Connector trained and qualified with 40 hours OJT.
• Fiber Optic Cable Handling, Pulling, Forming/Shaping, BOF, Single/Multi, Optical Testing, Fusion Splicing.
• Supervisor & QA, BOF Licensed Installer.
• WAF Tagout qualified.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Travel required:

10–25%
Telecommuting options:
Onsite
Additional work locations:
None specified.

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from
• Paid vacation and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans