Submarine Acoustics Test Engineering (Engineering Technician 3) - 28291
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News, VA, United States
Submarine Acoustics Test Engineering (Engineering Technician 3) - 28291
Requisition Number: 28291
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $54,126.00- $66,955.20
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Who We Are
HII Mission Technologies – Newport News Direct Support is seeking candidates to join our E25 Virginia Class Submarine (VCS) Acoustics Test Engineering Group. Individuals with prior U.S. Navy submarine experience particularly in sonar or hydrophone operation and maintenance are strongly encouraged to apply. The Acoustics (Sonar) Engineering Technician role is a demanding position requiring in-depth technical expertise, a strong understanding of system requirements, and extensive experience with commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics.
What You Will Do
Perform testing, maintenance and operation of the Core Sonar System including arrays, hydrophones and transducer sensors.
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.
Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
Perform 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.
Use 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 U.S. Navy Submarine experience.
The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and coordinate across multiple organizations to ensure testing is conducted safely and successfully.
The candidate must be flexible with work hours and able to work either first or second shift.
Active Secret clearance required, or ability to reactivate a previously held clearance, or eligibility to obtain an interim clearance. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful reactivation or approval of the required clearance.
Bonus Points For Having
Experience with SONAR System Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair on U.S. Navy Submarines.
Experience with Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Electronics.
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.
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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Requisition Number: 28291
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $54,126.00- $66,955.20
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Who We Are
HII Mission Technologies – Newport News Direct Support is seeking candidates to join our E25 Virginia Class Submarine (VCS) Acoustics Test Engineering Group. Individuals with prior U.S. Navy submarine experience particularly in sonar or hydrophone operation and maintenance are strongly encouraged to apply. The Acoustics (Sonar) Engineering Technician role is a demanding position requiring in-depth technical expertise, a strong understanding of system requirements, and extensive experience with commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics.
What You Will Do
Perform testing, maintenance and operation of the Core Sonar System including arrays, hydrophones and transducer sensors.
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.
Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics).
Perform 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.
Use 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 U.S. Navy Submarine experience.
The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and coordinate across multiple organizations to ensure testing is conducted safely and successfully.
The candidate must be flexible with work hours and able to work either first or second shift.
Active Secret clearance required, or ability to reactivate a previously held clearance, or eligibility to obtain an interim clearance. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful reactivation or approval of the required clearance.
Bonus Points For Having
Experience with SONAR System Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair on U.S. Navy Submarines.
Experience with Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Electronics.
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.
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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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