Submarine Acoustics Test Engineering (Engineering Technician 3) - 28291

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. 
• 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.
• 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.
• The candidate must have prior US 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.
• This position requires an active Secret clearance, the ability to reactivate a previously held clearance, or eligibility to obtain an interim clearance. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful reactivation or approval of the required clearance.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Experience with SONAR System Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair on US Navy Submarines
• Experience with Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Electronics
• Prior experience in Submarine Construction/Overhaul

Physical Requirements