Engineering Technician

ABOUT Every successful engineering career needs a solid foundation, and that's exactly what you'll get. Do your job right, and you'll build structures that will last for years to come---and a career that will take you wherever you want to go. APPLY HERE.{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN JOBS IN THE NAVY ---HULL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN When things break on a Navy ship, duct tape won't cut it. Hull Maintenance Technicians are the experienced welders and metal workers who can forge or fabricate just about anything a ship needs to repair everything from hull breaches to broken pipes---welding, brazing, plumbing, sheet metal, wood work...the list goes on. ---ELECTRICIAN'S MATE Whether you're installing the latest electrical panels in the cockpit or troubleshooting the electric breakers on a submarine, you are responsible for keeping the power flowing. If you're fascinated by complex circuits and schematics, a career as an EM might be your perfect match. ---GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL Few engines in the world are as powerful as a gas-turbine system on a Navy warship. We'll teach you everything you need to know, from operating electrical plants to repairing wiring and circuitry. The strongest engines in the world need Sailors with the strength and skills to support them. ---GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN -- MECHANICAL If you like working with your hands, the Navy has plenty of jobs that fit the bill. But not all of them get to operate one of the world's most powerful engines. To do that, you need to be a Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Mechanical. In addition to operating the turbines and propulsion equipment that keep the ship moving, you'll also develop broad knowledge of fuel systems, steam systems and other systems related to propulsion. ---MACHINIST'S MATE Navy ships are constantly crossing the ocean, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles to the shores of every continent on Earth. As a Machinist's Mate, you help ensure your ship arrives safely. Whether you're repairing a steam turbine or adjusting an aircraft elevator, you can expect to gain thorough working knowledge of all things mechanical on ships like cruisers and destroyers. ---ENGINEERING AIDE Engineering Aides directly assist Construction Engineers in developing final construction plans. They are responsible for performing the pre-construction prep work from blueprint planning to land surveying that helps ensure the success of the project. ---DAMAGE CONTROLMAN Damage Controlmen are the first responders who are critical to preventing accidents. Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are prepared for an emergency, since all engineers are trained as first responders and attend additional training (BECC-Basic Engineering Common Core) on the first line of defense when it comes to fires, flooding, and CBR attacks. PAY AND BENEFITS From the day you start, you'll receive: - Competitive salary - Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment - Free health insurance - Free housing - A retirement plan - Paid training - College credit EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES - Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance - Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition - Professional credentials and certifications - College credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizen or