Senior Submarine Electronics Technician - 28600

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Date: May 19, 2026

Location: Pearl Harbor, HI, Hawaii, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28600 

Required Travel: 76 - 100%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $58,058.00 - $72,800.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

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.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Come Join HII Where Hard Stuff Is Done Right!

HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Senior Marine Electronics Technician (Master Tradesperson 4) candidate will support PM, working closely with our skilled trades teams, on Naval Vessels, utilizing various tools of the trades, removing, installing and upgrading industrial systems and equipment, assisting with alterations and installations for fleet modernization on various contracts. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad, for durations up to 100% of the time when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem provided, based on location, when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. This is a full-time, hourly position located in Pearl Harbor, HI. 

Weekend and/or overtime hours required depending on contract awards and support required as per trade/skill set.

 

*This role is contingent upon being awarded the contract.*

As an HII Marine Electronics Technician, you will...

  • Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
  • Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment and structures by performing alterations and installations for fleet modernization on US Navy submarines.
  • Apply knowledge of production processes towards completion of complicated and non-routine tasks related to installations on shipboard systems and related equipment at company, and/or field locations in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
  • Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose systems and equipment to efficiently eliminate problems.
  • Perform quality inspections on finished products and provide onsite training of employees and customer support personnel when required.
  • Perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks including duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment.
  • Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
  • Schedule, report and brief customers and senior management.

What You Must Have

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must have a High School diploma, or Trade School or equivalent, and a minimum of 6 years of related shipboard electrical and electronics experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
  • Must possess a DoD Secret security clearance, at minimum, and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
  • Must be able to obtain various shipyard and base access credentials within 30 days of start date and maintain them throughout employment.
  • Must adhere to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII and local shipyards.
  • Must be able to travel up to 100% of the time when not assigned to local tasking.
  • Must provide hand tools and trade specific PPE per trades designation.
  • Must have experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical distribution systems and its associated equipment and cabling aboard submarines.
  • Must have strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for cables and equipment to be installed and connected.
  • Must have experience planning and laying out cable runs according to specs, drawings, and proper installation practices, preparing the areas for welding and assisting in the attachment process.
  • Must have experience installing, opening, modifying, and logging MCTs, MCPs and stuffing tubes and completing tests for final inspections.
  • Must be proficient in proper methods of disconnecting and reconnecting new and existing equipment and completing supporting OQE.
  • Must be experienced with the proper, safe usage of multimeters, meggers, and testing procedures.
  • Must have multipin connector fabrication experience and certification in accordance with NSI 009-73.
  • Must be able to accurately communicate with Team Leads and co-workers regarding the technical aspects of the work being performed.

Preferred Requirements

  • Candidates with current Fiber Optic certification and installation experience are highly preferred.
  • Candidates with NAVSEA Cableway Improvement Program certifications are highly preferred.
  • Candidates experienced with Radio Room and/or CANES equipment installation and troubleshooting are preferred.
  • Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
  • OSHA 10 Maritime Certification is a plus.

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.


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.

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

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.

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.