Engineering Tech III

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Posted 8 hours ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

C4ISR
Testing
Cabling
DoD
Power Tools
Electronic Troubleshooting
Structured Cabling
CAT5
CAT6
Military
MOS
Apache Helicopter
Electrical Engineering
Avionics
FC
Teamwork
Collaboration
Communication
Optical Fiber
Soft Skills
Dependability
Attention To Detail
Management
Logistics
Innovation

Job Details

Truestone, an Akima company, is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to support the C4ISR Testing, Installation, and Integration (CTII) program.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex electrical and communication systems aboard Navy vessels and shore-based facilities.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of recent experience in electrical and/or cable installation environments, preferably within a DoD/military setting.
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools, including experience with panel building and component installations.
  • Experience in electrical troubleshooting and identifying defects or safety hazards.
  • Basic understanding of fiber handling and structured cabling (Cat5e/Cat6).
  • Familiarity with OSHA and shipyard safety protocols (OSHA 10 Maritime a plus).
  • Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. regularly and work in confined shipboard environments, including climbing ladders and maneuvering in tight spaces.
  • Prior military experience in a technical MOS or rates (15Y10 - AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer, ET, FC, etc) strongly preferred.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills; able to adapt to changing task priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Valid OSHA 10 Maritime certification.
  • Fiber Handling and Building certification.
  • Prior experience supporting Serco or similar government contractors.

Soft Skills:
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Flexible and dependable.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality.
  • Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple tasks independently.

Location: Norfolk, VA / Shipboard and Shore-Based Site.

Travel: Willing to travel as required.

Job ID

2025-18211
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

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 Iupiat 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.
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