Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Technician - 30901

Requisition Number: 30901

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

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.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.

• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.

• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.

• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.

• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

Join HII Platform Modernization (PM) as we keep the most powerful Navy the world has known afloat and ready to serve. Platform Modernization trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. This Electric Warfare (EW) Technician shall serve as the primary Lead and be the point of contact between the contractor and the Fleet Readiness Coordinator to contractor technical activities related to the contract. EW Technicians shall provide day-to-day guidance to the work force. This is a full-time position, located in Crane, IN.

*Weekend and/or overtime hours required depending on contract awards and support required as per trade/skill set.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Considered subject matter expert in Electronics warfare systems. May work directly with customer or customer representatives, attend meetings and deploy for special projects.

• Ability to manage, oversee, schedule and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs. Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.

• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.

• Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change.

• Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

• Provide technical support for the following types of efforts: modernization, installation, installation testing, troubleshooting, repair, system performance verification, casualty reports (CASREP), onboard technical assists (OBTAs), Test Event Support, Test & Evaluation Teams.

• Provide technical support for the following types of efforts: Pre-Installation Checkout (PICO), Pre-Live Fire With A Purpose (Pre-LFWAP), Deploying Group System Integration Testing (DGSIT), Builders Trial (BTs), Acceptance Trials (ATs), Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Combat Systems, Intelligence Light Off (C5ILO), and other related tasking or test events.

• Perform system troubleshooting, system fault isolation, and general maintenance to ensure system effectiveness.

• Perform software loading/installation IAW procedures provided at the time of requirement. The Contractor shall perform system fault isolation and demonstrate system troubleshooting knowledge.

• Perform System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) of installed hardware and software.

What You Must Have

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise.

• Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of electrical systems.

• Must have at least One (1) year of demonstrated experience with the AN/SLQ-32 Systems.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and base access.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Bonus Points For

• Conceptual knowledge of U.S. Navy Combat Systems, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) SLQ 32 V6 systems, and MEWSD-supported systems preferred.

• Knowledge of the Q-70, SEI and/or SLA-10B Subsystems.

• Experience working with Casualty Reports (CASREPs).

• Knowledge of the AN/SLQ-32 V7 Systems.

• Experience with reporting (examples Daily Activity Report Tracker (DART) and System Progression Activity (SPAT)).

• Experience with Distance Support in accordance with the Joint Fleet Forces Maintenance Manual (JFFMM).

• Experience with performing Systems Operational Verification Testing (SOVT), Preinstallation Check Out (PICO), Combat systems Alignment and Testing (CSAT), and/or Combat System Ships Qualification Trials (CSSQT).

• Previous Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) training.

• A current, active DoD security clearance.

• Familiarity with Shipboard Processes & procedures.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards,under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

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.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.