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Field Service Technician

Caribou Thunder, LLC

Posted 3 days ago

Job Requirements

Virginia Beach, VA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$50,000 - $64,000

Job Description

Field Service Technician

Mid-Level | $50,000 - $64,000 | Virginia Beach, VA | Active Secret Clearance Required

Support the systems that support the fleet. Join a mission-driven team delivering critical maritime surveillance capabilities to the U.S. Navy and Joint Task Force operations.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do
  • Perform on-call field engineering services including maintenance, repair, installation, testing, and retrofitting of mission-critical hardware and software systems
  • Conduct dockside and at-sea troubleshooting of electronic, navigation, sonar, and communications equipment supporting maritime operations
  • Deliver hands-on operator and maintainer training while updating technical documentation and maintenance procedures
  • Maintain operational readiness through preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and rapid-response repair support for failed in-port systems
  • Collaborate with military personnel, engineers, and technical teams to ensure mission system performance and availability
Required Qualifications
  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Associate degree in Computer Science, Electronics Technology, or related STEM field
  • Graduate of U.S. Navy electronics "C" school may substitute for degree requirement
  • 3-7 years of hands-on technical experience supporting digital, communications, or maritime systems
  • Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing:
    • VME computers
    • Digital computers
    • Microprocessors
    • Peripheral/interface equipment
    • Communication systems
    • Navigation systems
    • Sonar systems
  • Ability to perform technical troubleshooting in both dockside and at-sea operational environments
  • Strong technical documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to support on-call operational tasking and field maintenance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting SURTASS subsystem maintenance and repair
  • Familiarity with SURTASS arrays, communications subsystems, and integrated maritime mission systems
  • Experience supporting U.S. Navy or DoD operational platforms
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance and readiness management procedures
  • Ability to work independently in high-tempo mission environments
Core Skills & Tools
Systems & Equipment
  • VME Computers
  • Digital Computing Systems
  • Microprocessors
  • Peripheral & Interface Equipment
  • Communications Systems
  • Navigation Systems
  • Sonar Systems
  • SURTASS Subsystems
Technical Support & Operations
  • Hardware Installation & Repair
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Operational Readiness Support
  • Dockside & At-Sea Troubleshooting
  • System Retrofitting
  • Technical Training & Documentation
Mission Environment
  • Maritime Surveillance Operations
  • DoD Mission Systems
  • Naval Task Force Support
  • Field Service Engineering
  • Rapid Response Maintenance
Who is Caribou Thunder?

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.

35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder?

TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
  • Employee Advocacy
  • Mission Proven
  • Global Reach
  • Skilled Teams
  • Modern Tools
  • Empowering Culture

Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.

We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits

Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.

Benefits include:
  • Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with 6% Company Match
  • Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
  • Education & Certification Reimbursement
  • Support for Military Leave
  • Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.

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