Engineering Technician IV

HII's Mission Technologies division•Key West, FL

About The Position

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 CBA

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working on the NITE government program.

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.