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Shipboard Engineering Tech II

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Akima

Suffolk, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 5 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/9/2026

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician II to support modernization and installation efforts aboard CVN-74 and CVN-75. This role focuses on the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of complex shipboard C4ISR and electrical systems, and high-density structured cabling. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience interpreting naval schematics and performing high-precision panel grooming to meet rigorous QA/QC standards in a shipyard environment.
Responsibilities System Installation :
Install and configure C4ISR systems and other critical shipboard electrical components.
Cabling & Routing :
Execute high-density cable routing and secure pathways for Cat5, D4, and Fiber Optic systems.
Technical Interpretation :
Read and interpret complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to ensure precise system layout.
Assembly :
Build, wire, and terminate electrical switch panels, multi-pin connectors, and specialized junction boxes.
Quality Control :
Perform panel grooming and pre-inspection checks to ensure all work meets Navy QA/QC and safety standards.
Compliance :
Maintain strict adherence to OSHA and shipyard safety regulations. Qualifications Must be US Citizen able to pass customer background check for authorized to work on military bases shipyards. High School Diploma or equivalent. Able to obtain Suitability Clearance. 7+ years of experience as an Electrical/Engineering Technician within industrial or shipyard environments. Proven expertise in structured cabling (Cat5, D4, Fiber), multi-pin connector assembly, and electrical troubleshooting.
Shipboard Knowledge:
Extensive experience working on naval vessels, specifically with cable pathways and electrical panel grooming. Job
ID 2026-23111
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. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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