Engineering Technician 4

Ingalls Shipbuilding • Newport News, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. CVN TV Lead Technician 4 - The CVN TV Systems Lead is a demanding position requiring in-depth technical knowledge, a solid grasp of the requirements of Networks, Video and Audio (digital and analog), RF Distribution and Fiber Optic Systems and extensive Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) electronics experience. The Lead must be able to effectively communicate with external customers including SUPSHIP, SPAWARS Atlantic, CAFSU, and Ship’s Force as well as coordinate with many different internal organizations to safely and successfully accomplish TV system testing on all CVN projects. The CVN TV Systems Lead is responsible for leading a team of technicians to develop test procedures, groom/troubleshoot and test TV systems including TV Studio and Control Room, TV Distribution (RF and Network based), Shipboard Video Distribution System (SVDS), Shaft Alley and Propulsion Plant Monitoring, I-Stalker, Surveillance and Security, and ILARTS. The Lead will be responsible for the successful completion of testing in support of Propulsion Key Events, Crew Move Aboard and Flight Deck Certification. Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience
• One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
• Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Nice To Haves

• Position will have daily shipboard access.
• Should not have a fear of heights and be able to climb interior/exterior vertical ladders which span multiple decks.
• Should be able to work multiple shifts and weekends.
• Should be able to go to sea during Test Trials.
• The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel is essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports.
• May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
• CVN TV Systems Lead is responsible for leading a team of technicians to develop test procedures, groom/troubleshoot and test TV systems including TV Studio and Control Room, TV Distribution (RF and Network based), Shipboard Video Distribution System (SVDS), Shaft Alley and Propulsion Plant Monitoring, I-Stalker, Surveillance and Security, and ILARTS.
• Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Works from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.
• Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree