Engineer Field 3 with Security Clearance
- Employer
- HII Mission Technologies
- Location
- Great Lakes, Illinois
- Posted
- Apr 01, 2024
- Closes
- Apr 25, 2024
- Ref
- 2741829979
- Discipline
- Engineering
- Position Type
- Engineer
- Specialty
- Autonomy
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Corporate, Other Corporate
Requisition Number: 18369 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece parts. Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. Job Description HII builds the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce of more than 43,000 includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Huntington Ingalls Industries - Mission Technologies (HII-MT) is seeking a Computer/Hardware technician with recent experience working with U.S. Navy, Part Task Trainer hardware and software applications in support of IC, Radar, VR, and Network trainers. The selected candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be capable of troubleshooting complex electronic devices to the board level, including replacement of defective parts, and a strong ability to read and understand schematics is required to support the U.S. Navy Surface Combat System Training Command (SCSTC) at Great Lakes Naval Station Illinois Essential Job Responsibilities Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution. Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications. Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives. Acts as local on-site representative to customer's organization. Perform as onsite Subject Matter Expert for U.S. Navy Part Task Trainers, Network laboratory, and Visual Identification-Virtual Reality (VIDVR) systems. Establish and maintain strong, positive rapport with GLKS schoolhouse and USN personnel.
Provide technical engineering support to ensure normal operations of all systems.
Perform Preventive Maintenance on all systems as required.
Coordinate and schedule troubleshooting times with U.S. Navy customer.
Track all issues to resolution.
Track and maintain spares inventories database.
Minimum Qualifications 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong ability to read, interpret, and follow mechanical and electrical schematics. Experience with basic network configuration
Ability to work independently or as part of a larger professional team.
Strong organizational skills
All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening per HII requirements.
All candidates will be required to possess or obtain a Secret security clearance with a background investigation within the past five (5) years.
Preferred Requirements The below are only a few of the preferred requirements that would be expected: Bachelor's degree preferred, completion of high school or general education development (GED) is a minimum.
Self-Starter
Familiar and capable of configuring, networking, and installing of software on computers and laptops.
Familiarity with Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Cameo is a plus.
Previous U.S. Navy training experience
Physical Requirements May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams. Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1- for assistance. Press for HII Technical Solutions.
Provide technical engineering support to ensure normal operations of all systems.
Perform Preventive Maintenance on all systems as required.
Coordinate and schedule troubleshooting times with U.S. Navy customer.
Track all issues to resolution.
Track and maintain spares inventories database.
Minimum Qualifications 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong ability to read, interpret, and follow mechanical and electrical schematics. Experience with basic network configuration
Ability to work independently or as part of a larger professional team.
Strong organizational skills
All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening per HII requirements.
All candidates will be required to possess or obtain a Secret security clearance with a background investigation within the past five (5) years.
Preferred Requirements The below are only a few of the preferred requirements that would be expected: Bachelor's degree preferred, completion of high school or general education development (GED) is a minimum.
Self-Starter
Familiar and capable of configuring, networking, and installing of software on computers and laptops.
Familiarity with Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Cameo is a plus.
Previous U.S. Navy training experience
Physical Requirements May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams. Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1- for assistance. Press for HII Technical Solutions.