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Akima · 1 day ago

Shipboard Electronics Technician I

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Truestone, an Akima company, is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician III to support installation, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of Radio Communications Suite aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The role involves providing technical support for complex installations and ensuring compliance with NAVSEA standards.

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Responsibilities

Support integration, installation, and testing of RCS and associated shipboard communications systems

Interpret and execute work from Ship Change Documents (SCDs), technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and CTWDs

Provide hands-on technical support for complex cabling, equipment installation, and system integration issues

Assist with system troubleshooting, fault isolation, and resolution during integration and test events

Verify installation workmanship and technical compliance with NAVSEA and shipyard standards

Support testing, checkout, and validation of RCS subsystems and interfaces

Assist in coordination between engineering, production teams, and shipboard leadership

Support development and review of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) and test documentation

Provide technical guidance to Electronics Technicians and Laborers as needed

Qualification

Electronics technician experienceShipboard communications systemsSystem integration experienceOSHA 10 certificationNAVSEA standards experienceTechnical drawing interpretationFiber optic installationRCS system integrationC4ISR systems knowledgePrior CVN experience

Required

6-10 years of electronics or engineering technician experience in shipboard or DoD environments

Strong understanding of shipboard communications, C4ISR, or RF-related systems

Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and execute work from technical drawings and SCDs

Experience supporting system integration, testing, or technical validation activities

OSHA 10 certification (required)

Experience working to NAVSEA standards and shipyard processes

Ability to obtain CAC / Public Trust and shipyard access

Preferred

Prior CVN or large-deck ship experience (CVN, LHD, LHA)

RCS, communications suite, or RF system integration experience

NAVSEA cableway installation experience

Fiber optic installation or testing experience

Prior CTII, NIWC, or PEO C4I program experience

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Excellent retirement options

Company

Akima

Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.

Founded in 1995

Herndon, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.akima.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Chris Jenkins

Group President

Michael Alvarado

Chief Growth Officer

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