LHA Internal Communications Technician Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for shipboard Internal Communications (IC) systems.
• Aid in installation, integration, testing, and certification of:
• IC Switchboard Systems
• Alarm and Indication Systems
• AN/STC-4B IVN (Integrated Voice Network)
• AN/SIA-127H Ship Announcing System (1MC, 2MC, 3MC, 6MC, 10MC)
• AM/SSC-13 SATCC (Shipboard Air Traffic Control Communications)
• AN/SRC-55 HYDRA
• Ship’s Service TV Systems (28TV, 29TV, 30TV, 31TV)
• Support system architecture verification and interface checks across shipboard communications systems.
• Participate in reviews, help maintain technical data packages, and support configuration control.
• Assist in resolving issues during testing, ship integration, and shipboard operational periods.
• Cook up coordination with Navy engineering activities, shipbuilders, and vendors to ensure systems meet technical and interface requirements.

Requirements

• Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8–10 years of experience with shipboard or DoD internal communications systems (in lieu of a degree).
• Strong familiarity with Navy communications architectures and relevant MIL-STDs.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, shipboard drawings, and interface control documents.
• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Preferred Skills:
• Experience with LHA-class ships or other amphibious platforms.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA systems engineering and shipboard installation processes.
• Experience in test planning, validation, and certification events.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with configuration management and technical documentation tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including a quality health insurance program (medical, drug, vision and dental) for you and your family, group life insurance, group short and long-term disability insurance, a 401K profit sharing retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. Accrue 'Paid Time Off' (PTO) to be used towards vacation or sick leave, in addition to receiving eleven (11) paid federal holidays.