Description
We are seeking a Towed System Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TS IMA) Technician to join our team in Chesapeake, VA. As a TS IMA Technician, you will be responsible for conducting towed array module physical inspections, electrical testing, troubleshooting, array assembly, and shipboard installation and removal of towed bodies.
The successful candidate will be a member of the TS IMA team, providing direct fleet support with towed acoustic systems installed on submarines and surface ships, including 24/7/365 worldwide casualty assistance (CASREP) support. Other responsibilities include shipping, receiving, warehousing, government property administration, and asset tracking.
Travel overseas and within CONUS on short notice may be required. Occasional overtime work may be necessary to meet US Navy operational schedules, and extended travel to support surge work at other Towed System IMAs may be required.
The selected applicant will receive on-the-job training and is expected to qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician. Interaction with Navy, Government, and civilian support contractors is essential. For advancement consideration within the IMA program, the selected candidate must be a qualified Pier-Side Supervisor in accordance with Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) requirements.
The candidate must be capable of performing routine assigned work with minimum supervision.
Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics above the high school level or successful completion of a military electronics course equivalent to U.S. Navy "C" school and at least two years of experience in the test and repair of electronic/electrical equipment.
- Experience in the use of electronic test equipment and operation of various handheld power tools.
- Must obtain a minimum of an interim Secret clearance prior to commencement of employment.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to lift 40lbs without assistance.
- Must complete a background check and physical to be able to operate a company truck.
- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a US Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior US military service, preferably Navy and on a platform utilizing towed sonar systems (submarine or surface ship).
- Experienced in the operation, troubleshooting, and/or repair of towed sonar arrays, or experience with any of the following equipment: AN/BQQ-5, AN/BQQ-6, AN/BSY-1, AN/BSY-2, SQQ-89, OK-276, OA-9070/9070A, OK-410, or OK-542/542A.
- Must be able to perform light mechanical maintenance actions and operate a forklift as part of assigned duties.
- Familiar with the use of Microsoft Office products (O365).
- Fiber Optic Certified.
The pay for this position will be $23.24/hr.