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Field Technician

HII is seeking a Field Technician to join our growing team in support of air, maritime, and expeditionary platform customers. The Technician will apply advanced technical knowledge to perform the assembly, installation, repair, modification, and testing of electrical wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, fiber optics, and associated components.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong practical experience with wiring and cable procedures, understands the tools and equipment required to perform precision cable work, and can execute tasks with exceptional attention to detail. This role requires a self-motivated, disciplined, and resourceful technician capable of supporting complex integration efforts in fast-paced operational environments. Effective communication with supervisors, project managers, and customer personnel is essential. Work is reviewed to ensure compliance with engineering standards, technical documentation, and accepted maintenance practices. Experience supporting aircraft, shipboard systems, or fielded military platforms is highly desirable.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform installation, integration, repair, and modification of electrical and fiber-optic cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, and associated hardware across multiple platform types.
• Conduct operational checks, testing, and verification of cable systems to ensure proper function and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment, subsystems, and integrated systems at customer and field locations.
• Diagnose cable-related faults, isolates root causes, and complete corrective actions to restore system readiness in minimal time.
• Execute upgrades, reconfigurations, and removals of cable assemblies in coordination with engineering changes and field directives.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with customers and team members, delivering on-site support and informal technical training as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Level 2 - Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience.
• Level 3 - Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years related experience.
• Level 4 - Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years related experience or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years related experience
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow installation work packets, cable routing diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Experience fabricating cable and wiring assemblies in accordance with MIL-STD requirements.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, precision tooling, crimpers, multimeters, and cable test equipment.
• Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to coordinate tasking with customers, technicians, and platform maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of NAMP (4790), NAVAIR 505, MIL STD 2042, SAE 5088 wiring technical manuals/specifications, and experience performing work on active flight lines or operational platforms.
• Willingness to support CONUS and OCONUS travel to customer sites.
• Clearance: Requires a secret level security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• IPC-620 and J-STD certification (proof required).
• Experience in fiber-optic termination, inspection, and testing.
• Familiarity with laser wire marking systems, labeling equipment, and soldering stations.

Physical Requirements

• May require working in an industrial 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.

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.