Audio Visual Technician

MANTECH seeks a skilled Audio Visual Technician to support the buildout, configuration, and sustainment of RF and IP-based video distribution systems aboard U.S. Navy ships in Norfolk, VA. This is an on-site position.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a background in broadcast television systems who enjoy hands-on work in both lab and shipboard environments. As an AV Technician, you will assist in the installation, upgrade, and life cycle support of unclassified video broadcast, cable television, and surveillance systems that provide essential entertainment, training, and security capabilities for the fleet.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, integrate, install, upgrade, and maintain shipboard broadcast and production closed-circuit television systems, surveillance camera systems, and RF/coaxial cable distribution networks aboard Navy, Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command vessels
• Interpret and apply system drawings, equipment schematics, and cable run sheets
• Mount and integrate video system components in equipment racks; fabricate, route, and terminate RF and copper cables; conduct testing and troubleshooting in both lab and shipboard environments
• Schedule installation activities and coordinate work packages with shipyards and government stakeholders
• Manage logistics and material flow using established supply processes, including coordination with ship's force for maintenance and repair actions
• Train shipboard personnel on system operation and maintenance procedures
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel domestically and internationally for shipboard visits and maintenance tasks (up to 20%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED)
• 3+ years of experience with integration or maintenance of broadcast television systems
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing television and RF cable distribution systems
• 2+ years of experience with basic electronics or AV signal flow, including routing and signal distribution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers for technical reporting and maintenance tracking
• Knowledge of the procedures and regulations for system installations aboard U.S. Navy ships
• Experience with SHIPMAIN and RMMCO coordination processes
• Familiarity with RF television distribution systems using coaxial and fiber optic cabling
• Experience with video surveillance systems and components
• Exposure to satellite receiving systems and IP-based television or camera systems

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain an active Interim Secret clearance prior to starting this position

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools, equipment, or materials
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and multiple flights of stairs aboard naval vessels
• Ability to walk long distances on ship decks and piers in various weather conditions
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and work in confined or elevated spaces for extended periods
• Ability to board and disembark ships using gangways, planks, or temporary access structures
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow shipboard safety protocols