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Engineering Technician II - Electronics & Shipboard Systems (C4I

Akima

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IT - Software
Suffolk, VA (On-Site/Office)

Truestone, an Akima company, is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician II to support the C4ISR Testing, Installation, and Integration (CTII) program aboard the CVN-74. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical or systems engineering support, including equipment installation, integration, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Travel: Up to 25% as required

Location: Norfolk, VA / Shipboard (CVN-74) and Shore-Based Sites

Overtime: Opportunity for OT as approved

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the installation, modification, and testing of shipboard electronic systems and components.
  • Conduct fault isolation, maintenance, and repairs on C4I/C4ISR systems.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and work specifications.
  • Support structured cabling installations (copper and fiber), panel terminations, and equipment rack integration.
  • Perform system verification tests, record results, and support configuration management requirements.
  • Maintain clean workspaces, follow safety protocols, and support QA walkthroughs and documentation.
  • Coordinate with shipboard leads, government customers, and teammates to accomplish assigned work packages.
  • Participate in ship checks and site surveys as needed.
  • Willing to work 1st or 2nd shift.

Qualifications

  • US Citizen able to pass a government customer background check (NNSY background check is required that flags felonies, weapon charges, assault, etc) .
  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in shipboard or military system installations and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with shipboard safety standards and practices, including tag-out and confined space procedures.
  • Experience with hand tools, power tools, and test equipment (multimeters, fiber testers, etc.).
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, cable run sheets, and system drawings.
  • Capable of lifting 50+ lbs, climbing ladders, and working in tight shipboard environments.
  • Willingness to travel and support surge tasking as required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and ability to work in a team-focused environment.

Desire Qualifications:
  • Prior Navy or defense contractor experience on C4ISR or combat systems.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • OSHA 10 Maritime certification.
  • Experience supporting CVN-class ship modernization or RCOH projects.

Job ID

2025-18791
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 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.
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Be part of something bigger. With Akima, you’ll enjoy the agility and autonomy of working for a small business, while also being supported by an enterprise over 10,000 employees strong. Career growth and opportunity? Look no further.

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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.
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