Shipboard Controls Technician- Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, Virginia, 23500, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Noblis MSD's mission is to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) in enabling research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition, engineering, systems integration, in-service support, and fleet engineering with cybersecurity, comprehensive logistics, and life-cycle savings. We are seeking an Engineering Technician based in Norfolk, Virginia, to support U.S. Navy machinery control and shipboard systems for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
The candidate will provide waterfront support for the installation, checkout, troubleshooting, testing, and verification and validation (V&V) of modernized Machinery Control Systems (MCS). This is a primarily onsite position supporting work aboard ships and at shipyards and naval stations. When the employee is not aboard ship, the waterfront work environment may include shared trailer workspace. This is not a remote position, although limited remote work during ship-installation downtime may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Posted Salary Range USD $53,280.00 - USD $83,320.00 /Yr.
During active ship availabilities, the typical schedule is 10-hour days Monday through Friday and an 8-hour day on Saturday. Hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek are compensated at straight time. Work schedules may shift based on ship installation and test requirements.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Troubleshoot machinery control systems using test equipment, system documentation, and electrical schematics.
- Provide shipboard test and V&V support for all variants of fielded systems.
- Support shipboard installation, checkout, and testing of MCS software and hardware.
- Trace signals and diagnose or isolate electrical failures and system anomalies.
- Use electrical and diagnostic test equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators, to support system testing and troubleshooting.
- Develop, edit, review, and implement test procedures and other technical documentation.
- Review technical documentation for fielded and future system configurations.
- Provide clear, documented status updates and maintain accurate records of testing, troubleshooting actions, and findings.
- Act as a liaison between the Norfolk waterfront test team and technical leads in Philadelphia.
- Provide field observations and technical input to support improvements to future MCS installations.
- Participate in special projects and other program support activities as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 or more years of experience as an electrical technician or field technician supporting control systems in an industrial environment.
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand electrical schematics and trouble-shoot electrical or control systems.
- Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.
- Ability to work primarily onsite in Norfolk, Virginia, aboard U.S. Navy ships and at shipyards and naval stations.
- Ability to work extended hours, off-hours, and weekends as required to meet ship installation and test schedules.
- Ability to travel approximately 30-50% of the time.
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