NITE- Electronics Technician Maintenance II Communication Systems (Engineering Technician 2)
Date: Jul 3, 2025
Location: Beaufort, NC, North Carolina, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 23792
Required Travel: 51 - 75%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $43,363.00 - $61,948.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!
HII Mission Technologies is currently seeking a Electronics Technician Maintenance II Communication Systems in Beaufort NC.
Join our team, team of technical professionals supporting mission-critical military communications systems. As a Communications Systems Technician, you'll apply your expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing sophisticated communications equipment that directly supports military operations. This role offers hands-on technical challenges, opportunities for growth, and the satisfaction of contributing to essential defense infrastructure. If you're an experienced technician who thrives on solving complex problems and wants to work with cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!
• Maintains communication equipment components and their associated equipment. Applies technical knowledge to solve problems.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on all communications equipment as scheduled.
• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents.
• Performs troubleshooting, isolates malfunctions, and repairs to the component level. Work typically requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system diagnostics and circuits.
• Uses complex test instruments such as pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, distortion analyzers, site masters and computer analytical equipment.
• Performs organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on assigned equipment. Work requires familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits and judgment in planning work sequence and in selecting tools and testing instruments. Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician. Work may be reviewed by supervisor for compliance with accepted practices.
• Performs corrosion control on all towers and all other communications equipment as required.
• Supports special tests, evaluations, equipment relocations, and new equipment installations as required including all I/O systems.
• Will be operationally qualified at designated tech level within 90 days of hiring or promotion.
• Cross-trained and qualified to operate other range systems.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• When performing work, responsible for adhering to environmental, safety, and health standards related to the activity, including the wearing of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Must cease work and notify lead, supervisor, or manager of all unsafe conditions.
• Must complete all assigned training and ensure its entry into their training jacket, to include but not limited to monthly CTTR training assigned in SharePoint, government assigned training in TWMS, and all other non-recurring training as assigned.
• Will accurately document work performed in the IEMS
• May be required to travel up to 50 % in performance of work, government Joint Travel Regulations are applicable to all travel.
• Work is scheduled by the manager or supervisor based on mission schedule and fleet requirements. Mission support requires shifting of schedules to accommodate fleet readiness and to ensure crew rest.
• Other duties as assigned by manager or lead.
Minimum Qualifications
• Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related (DoD/USN) experience.
• Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Requirements
• Previous experience on NITE contract
Physical Requirements
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as 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; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.