Engineering Tech II - Akima, LLC
Suffolk, VA
About the Job
Work Where it Matters
Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Truestone, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Truestone provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.
As a Truestone employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:This is a contingent position for an Engineering Technician II is responsible for the installation, repair, maintenance, cabling, fabrication, assembly, of electrical and electronics equipment. This person must be able to perform assignments with little supervision after receiving detailed initial instruction, equipment requirements and direction from his/her supervisor as needed and must be able to work independently afterwards. Constructs and assembles simple or standard equipment or parts; and services or repairs simple instruments or equipment, which may require simple wiring, soldering, or connecting. Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions. Conduct various tests, which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.
Responsibilities:- Preforms installation, repairs, painting and general upkeep in maintaining shipboard systems to ensure continuance of communication systems using specialty machines and equipment.
- Assists in the repair and maintaining of electrical, electronic and RF communications equipment as needed.
- Comprehend and execute tasking of moderate complexity with little supervision.
- Comprehension and hands on application of NAVSEA installation standards and Military Specifications for shipboard C4ISR systems installations.
- Interpret technical drawings or publications in order to execute a specific task.
- Quickly adapt and understand new system installations through independent study, research, and comprehension.
- Knowledge of connector fabrication, soldering, cableway or telecommunications training such as BICSI, 3M, IPC, or NAVSEA instructions.
- Travel to job sites as required by the PM and IAW the Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associate degree in engineering/Electronics Technology, and or formal electronics training from a Class A or C military school in electronics or communications.
- OSHA-10 Maritime and VSRA preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is preferred.