Electronic Technician (2346)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

The Electronic Technician (Navaids) applies a working knowledge of computer and navigation skills to maintain and operate shipboard systems. The Electronic Technician (Navaids) will also be required to interact with shipyard personnel, port engineering staff, and equipment vendors.  

Responsibilities

• Maintain ship navigation, assist with shipboard communication, automation control, CCTV and shipboard safety systems
• Must be available for worldwide travel. Sea going experience is beneficial.
• A degree in Electronics Technology/Computer Science, equivalent military training, or 4 years of experience with shipboard electronics is preferred.
• Solid understanding of the technical principles of electronic equipment functional operation and maintenance. - Maintain ship networks and computer systems following established Cyber Security guidelines and perform ISSO duties. - Supervising shipyard work during maintenance periods.
• Able to function in a team setting.
• Able to communicate with team and supervisor effectively.
• Deployment at sea for extended periods up to 2 months at any one time.
• Inventory control of all equipment
• Assist shipboard ET in maintenance of radars, Dynamic Positioning System, and GPS systems.
• Maintain and upgrade all computer and electronic systems under the direction of ET Supervisor
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Reporting Relationships: -Reports to Electronic Technician Supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 Years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience Administering computers in network environment
• Security+ Certification is preferred and will be required after being hired
• GROL certification is preferred and will be required after being hired
• Two year Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent military training
• Five or more years’ experience troubleshooting and maintaining electronic equipment
• Experience operating and maintaining shipboard navigation systems is preferred
• Experience operating and maintaining undersea bathymetry systems is preferred
• Experience processing bath