Engineering Technician IV

Requisition Number: 27601

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $80,891.20 - $80,891.20

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

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.

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.

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Job Description

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician IV to support the NITE government prgram located in Key West, Florida. The Engineering Technician IV provides advanced technical support to engineers and project teams, performs complex system diagnostics, and ensures proper configuration, calibration, and operation of equipment in accordance with program standards and procedures.

This is an hourly rate that pays $38.89/hr per SCA

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Navy Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) and associated equipment including Radar Acquisition Display System (RADS),

• Joint Debriefing Subsystem (JDS), Individual Combat Aircrew Display System (ICADS), and the Radio Interface Computer (RIC).

• Receives pre-mission data from participating squadrons and inputs into Mission Line Up computer prior to scheduled mission.

• Interact with Mission Coordinator and squadron operations personnel when data is not received in a timely manner.

• Verify all information received from the squadron is correct and is accurately input into the mission display system.

• Ensures all aircraft are tracking properly during the mission. Works with voice communications technicians to ensure good radio transmit and receive.

• Assist Air Intercept Controllers and Range Training Officers with operating mission system computers as needed.

• Document aircraft tracking anomalies and reports them to the appropriate parties using the Pod Gripe Process.

• Set up mission replays for the aircrew to use for debriefing. Enters mission data into Range Information Management System (RIMS).

• Train lower level mission operations personnel. Assists Computer Operations Supervisor and Network Control Technicians with updating, troubleshooting, repairing and testing mission systems equipment as appropriate.

• Knowledgeable with the proper handling a classified material. Cross-trained and qualified to operate multiple TCTS system. When performing work, responsible for adhering to environmental, safety, and health standards related to the activity, including the wearing of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Must cease work and notify lead, supervisor, or manager of all unsafe conditions.

• Must complete all assigned training to include but not limited to monthly Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) training, government assigned training and all other non-recurring training as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Computer Operations Supervisor.

• Work is scheduled by the manager or supervisor based on mission schedule and fleet requirements.

• Mission support may require shifting of schedules to accommodate fleet readiness.

• This is a lead position and temporarily acts in the capacity of the Computer Operations Supervisor when that person is not available.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years related experience.

• Must meet certifications and requirements for IAT Level 1.

• Must have an active SECRET security clearance and the ability to maintain.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience working on the NITE government program.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams.

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.

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