Electronics Technician II

About the role

Nauticus, a maritime discovery center in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a skilled and experienced Electronics Technician II. The technician will repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and install electronic equipment and systems used throughout the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and installation of electronic equipment by interpreting technical manuals and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues using schematics and diagnostic tools, and recommend replacement parts or upgrades.
• Install electronic components, replacement parts, and system upgrades.
• Gather technical data and system information to support maintenance records, reports, and operational decisions.
• Provide supervisory support, including task coordination, workflow oversight, and mentoring of junior personnel.
• Operate and maintain audio and video equipment, serving as operator and trainer for presentations and events.
• Use appropriate tools, test equipment, and reference materials to install components and systems, providing progress reports as required.
• Collect diagnostic information on failed electronics, contacting manufacturers and vendors to determine repair options and technical solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent; additional vocational, technical, or associate‑level training preferred.
• Two years of experience in electronics or as an Electronics Technician.
• Knowledge obtained through six months to one year of advanced study or training beyond high‑school equivalency (junior college, vocational, technical, or correspondence schools).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Work location: One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510.
• Work hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with additional holiday, night, and as‑needed operational support.

Pay

The departmental hiring range for this position is $53,654.39 – $61,569.65 annually.

Schedule

Regular schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with required availability for holidays, nights, and operational needs.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Employer‑paid pension plan (City of Norfolk Retirement System or Virginia Retirement System) with a mandatory 5 % pre‑tax contribution.
• Basic life insurance; optional additional life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Voluntary participation in medical and dental plans.
• Section 457 deferred compensation.
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• Medical and dependent‑care reimbursement plans.
• Access to credit‑union membership and employer‑provided parking.
• Tuition Assistance Program for eligible employees who have completed six months of continuous service and are enrolled in an accredited institution.
• Special project/grant employees receive comparable benefits, though retirement, life‑insurance, and health‑plan participation may vary based on funding.
• Temporary/seasonal and part‑time employees are generally eligible only for parking and credit‑union membership.