Engineering Technician IV

As a senior-level technician, you'll support the full lifecycle-design, integration, testing, commissioning, and in-service support-of programmable logic control (PLC) and remote terminal unit (RTU)-based engineering control systems for amphibious transport and related vessels. You'll also lead field and classroom training and conduct Light Off Assessments for system startups.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, troubleshoot, test, commission, and maintain PLC-based shipboard control systems and Versa Module Euro (VME)/VPX control architectures during new acquisition and in-service phases
• Provide hands-on support for electric plant and machinery control systems across multiple vessel classes (e.g., LPD 17, LHA 6/7, LHD 8, CG 47, Aegis Ashore)
• Conduct Light Off Assessment (LOA) procedures to verify system readiness and performance
• Develop and deliver field and classroom training on engineering control system operation and maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, trade-school graduate, or GED equivalent
• 15+ years' hands-on engineering technician experience on LPD 17 San Antonio-class PLC/RTU control systems
• Proven expertise in shop-yard integration, commissioning, and in-service support of shipboard control systems
• Demonstrated proficiency with VME (VITA 46) and VPX architectures
• Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Light Off Assessments and system startups on LPD 29 and similar vessel classes
• Strong troubleshooting skills on electric plant and machinery control systems
• Excellent communication and training delivery capabilities