Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Communication
Computer Hardware
Supervision
SAFE
Reporting
Inventory
Documentation
Status Reports
Quality Assurance
Forms
VI
VMware Infrastructure
Power Tools
Electrical Engineering
Test Equipment
PASS
Electronic Troubleshooting
Electrical Wiring
Logistics
Warehouse
Mechanical Engineering
Field Service
Soldering
Electronics
Cabling
Routing
Leadership
Training
Technical Support
Systems Engineering
DoD
Innovation
Job Details
ASE is seeking an entry-level Engineering Technician I to support shipboard installation teams for the SCORP communications modernization effort. This is a field-intensive, travel-heavy role working aboard USCG cutters nationwide. The Technician I will assist senior technicians with cabling, equipment removal, equipment staging, and basic installation tasks. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined, reliable, and trainable individual looking to build a long-term technical career in maritime C5I installation and modernization.
Responsibilities
Installation & Shipboard Support:
Technical Work:
Documentation & Reporting:
Team Contribution:
Qualifications
Job ID
2025-20302
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support 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 ASE, 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, ASE 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, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE 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.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined, reliable, and trainable individual looking to build a long-term technical career in maritime C5I installation and modernization.
Responsibilities
Installation & Shipboard Support:
- Assist in removing legacy communication systems and cabling.
- Support installation of new SCORP components, including VHF/UHF radios, power systems, cable runs, and related hardware.
- Prepare cableways, penetrations, mounting surfaces, and equipment locations under supervision.
- Ensure safe working practices in confined shipboard spaces and industrial environments.
Technical Work:
- Use hand and power tools, basic electrical test equipment, and meter devices.
- Perform continuity checks, labeling, and equipment staging.
- Assist in Pre-Installation Test & Checkout (PITCO) and Basic Functionality & Interconnection Tests (BFIT).
- Learn proper cable routing, termination, and equipment mounting from senior installers.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Support inventory, tracking, and documentation of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
- Assist with Daily Status Reports (DSRs), QA/OQE packages, and SFLC disposition forms.
- Participate in installation in-briefs and out-briefs as required.
Team Contribution:
- Follow direction from the Engineering Technician VI (Lead) and senior installation staff.
- Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with USCG units and partner contractors.
- Adhere to ASE and USCG safety, security, and conduct requirements.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical ability.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical test equipment.
- Capable of climbing ladders, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- U.S. Citizen with ability to pass background checks and obtain a Public Trust.
- Willing and able to travel nationwide (up to 75%).
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electrical troubleshooting, wiring, simple installations, or equipment mounting.
- Experience in logistics, warehouse operations, mechanical environments, or construction/field service.
- Soldering, basic electronics, or cable routing experience is a plus.
- Leadership experience in prior roles (crew lead, foreman, etc.).
- Motivated to advance into Technician II/III roles through training and certifications.
Job ID
2025-20302
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support 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 ASE, 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, ASE 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, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE 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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