Submarine Acoustics Engineering Technician - 16050
Date: Apr 19, 2024
Location: Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 16050
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
Who We Are
HII Mission Technologies Newport News Direct support is seeking candidates to join our Submarine Test Engineering Team for Submarine Acoustics Testing. The selected candidate must have prior experience in maintenance and operation of Submarine SONAR Systems.
What You Will Do
The Acoustics (SONAR) Engineering Technician 3 is a demanding position requiring in-depth technical knowledge, a solid grasp of the requirements of and extensive Commercial-Off-The-Shelf electronics experience. Candidate must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers including SUPSHIP, NAVSEA, CWITT & PMS450E, and coordinate with many different organizations to safely and successfully accomplish testing. The candidate will perform testing, maintenance and operation of the Core SONAR System including arrays, hydrophones and transducer sensors. In addition, candidate will ensure that all systems function properly as designed and in accordance with the required test procedures, generate Preliminary Problem Reports when discrepancies are found in equipment operation/functions of the SONAR system software, and assist in the problem resolution phases. Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
What You Must Have
AA or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience, or HS + 5 years related (DoD/USN) experience.
Prior US Navy Submarine SONAR Systems experience in maintenance and operation
Must have ability to Obtain/Maintain a DOD SECRET Security Clearance
Preferred Bonus Points ...
Prior experience during a Submarine Availability or Overhaul a plus
Prior Shipyard Availability experience
Physical Requirements
Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the job. A waterfront office work environment is normally encountered.
Must be able to work in confined spaces (tanks and domes), wear fall protection (harness), and climb vertical ladders to access all areas of the submarine
HII’s Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned, autonomous systems; LVC solutions; platform modernization; and critical nuclear operations. Together, HII's domain expertise and advanced technologies support mission partners anywhere around the globe. For more information, visit hii.com/capabilities/mission-technologies
HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong.
HII is committed to cultivating an inclusive company culture to promote collaboration and enhance creativity by hiring a diverse work force. HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.