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Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems Technician - 26667

HII
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2026
💰 $83,000/yr($75,000/yr$83,000/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 26667 

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $83,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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.

 

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Summary

Join HII Platform Modernization (PM) as we keep the most powerful Navy the world has known afloat and ready to serve. Platform Modernization trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. This Electric Warfare (EW) Technician shall serve as the primary Lead and be the point of contact between the contractor and the Fleet Readiness Coordinator to contractor technical activities related to the contract. EW Technicians shall provide day-to-day guidance to the work force. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA. 

*Weekend and/or overtime hours required depending on contract awards and support required as per trade/skill set.

What You Will Do

  • Considered subject matter expert in Electronics warfare systems. May work directly with customer or customer representatives, attend meetings and deploy for special projects.

  • Ability to manage, oversee, schedule and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs. Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.

  • Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.

  • Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change.

  • Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

  • Provide technical support for the following types of efforts: modernization, installation, installation testing, troubleshooting, repair, system performance verification, casualty reports (CASREP), onboard technical assists (OBTAs), Test Event Support, Test & Evaluation Teams.
  • Provide technical support for the following types of efforts: Pre-Installation Checkout (PICO), Pre-Live Fire With A Purpose (Pre-LFWAP), Deploying Group System Integration Testing (DGSIT), Builders Trial (BTs), Acceptance Trials (ATs), Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Combat Systems, Intelligence Light Off (C5ILO), and other related tasking or test events.
  • Perform system troubleshooting, system fault isolation, and general maintenance to ensure system effectiveness.
  • Perform software loading/installation IAW procedures provided at the time of requirement. The Contractor shall perform system fault isolation and demonstrate system troubleshooting knowledge.
  • Perform System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) of installed hardware and software.

What You Must Have

  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.
  • Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of electrical systems.
  • Must have at least One (1) year of demonstrated experience with the AN/SLQ-32 Systems.
  • Experience working Casualty Reports (CASREPs).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and base access. 
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred: Bonus Points For

  • Conceptual knowledge of U.S. Navy Combat Systems, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) SLQ 32 V6 systems, and MEWSD-supported systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Q-70, SEI and/or SLA-10B Subsystems.
  • Knowledge of the AN/SLQ-32 V7 Systems. 
  • Experience with reporting (examples Daily Activity Report Tracker (DART) and System Progression Activity (SPAT)).
  • Experience with Distance Support in accordance with the Joint Fleet Force

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