Technician 3

About the position

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs). HII Unmanned Systems is seeking an experienced Technician to come join our team! As our new Technician you will manufacture and test various levels of electro mechanical assemblies aligning to autonomous vehicles and auxiliary equipment per drawing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration, assembly, and test of new systems vehicles and auxiliary equipment from work instructions and assembly drawings
• Perform testing and troubleshooting with engineering and software development in order to identify and correct system level problems with vehicles and auxiliary equipment
• Read and understand diagnostic data
• Read and understand Technical schematics
• Setup and use test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other input/output electronic test equipment
• Familiar with general computer operation
• Perform basic soldering
• Troubleshoot PWBA's, Assemblies and Modules
• Troubleshoot complex Analog and Digital circuits to the component level
• Make recommendations to improve current procedures and assist Manufacturing Engineering in implementing new procedures
• Work within limits of prescribed procedures to produce a sufficient quantity of working PWBA's, Assemblies or Modules to support the Master Production Schedule
• Discuss technical problems encountered while troubleshooting or testing with Engineering

Requirements

• Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years related experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

Nice-to-haves

• J-STD soldering certification, or ability to obtain
• IPC 610 certification for the Acceptability of Electronic assemblies, or ability to obtain
• IPC 620 certification for Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, or ability to obtain

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• Financial planning tools
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships