Mechanical & Ventilation Systems SME - 22998

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Date: Apr 16, 2025

Location: Bremerton, WA, Washington, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 22998 

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $62,108.00 - $71,843.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

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

 

Summary

For over a century, HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navy’s most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navy’s readiness! We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in shipboard mechanical/electrical and ventilation systems to support engineering, design, maintenance, and integration efforts across various naval platforms. This person will be a member of the Aircraft Carrier Climate Control Improvement Team (ACCCIT) within the CEMAT group. The ideal candidate will provide technical support and analysis on system performance, integration strategies and lifecycle support. This is a full-time position, located in Bremerton, WA. 

What You Will Do

  • Serve as the lead technical authority on shipboard mechanical and HVAC/ventilation systems for naval and maritime platforms.
  • Provide technical expertise for system design, modification, and operational assessments.
  • Manage, oversee, schedule and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time.
  • Install, upgrade, and remove products ensuring coordinative engineering field change.
  • Maintain effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.
  • Interface with shipyard personnel, ship’s engineering teams, and government stakeholders to ensure system performance and compliance.
  • Assist in the development of test procedures and conduct shipboard testing and validation, as needed, in accordance with prescribed procedures.
  • Support logistics planning including parts provisioning, technical manuals, and training materials.
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ABS, DCM,  ASHRAE, MIL-STD, NAVSEA standards).

What You Must Have

  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise.
  • Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
  • Demonstrated experience with U.S. Navy or commercial marine platforms.
  • Strong understanding of shipboard system integration and configuration management.
  • Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. 
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain base access. 

 

Preferred: Bonus Points For

  • Experience with NAVSEA Technical Manuals, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), and ship check processes.

  • A current, active DoD security clearance. 

  • Previous troubleshooting and repair experience with shipboard mechanical and HVAC/ventilation systems for naval and maritime platforms.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards,under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

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.