Maritime Engineering Technician IV

Shipboard & Inside Plant Installation Technician (Level IV)

Truestone, LLC is expecting a growth spurt on one of our contracts. We are looking to hire versatile, motivated Shipboard & Inside Plant Installation Technicians (Level IV) to join our Maritime Installation Team (MIT). Technicians in this pool will support critical multi-program requirements across naval and shore-based defense installations.

Initial assignments include supporting high-tempo Maritime Integration Team (MIT) tasking, inside plant cable installation and preparation for upcoming program rollouts, and technical integration/testing across fleet platforms (such as CTII and CIVMAR). Candidates will cross-train and flex between programs—such as CTII, TARCES, CIVMAR, SCORP, SEAWATCH, ILMS, and STRS3—based on operational tempo and shipyard availability.

Shipboard Installation & Integration:

• Execute physical installation, removal, modification, and testing of shipboard C4I, electronic, and electrical systems in accordance with NAVSEA standard items, cableway specs, and engineering drawings.

Inside Plant & Infrastructure Preparation:

• Perform cable pulling, multi-pin connector termination, rack populating, cable routing, banding, labeling, and pre-installation staging for inside plant communication suites.

System Testing & Grooming:

• Assist in system-level evaluations, power checks, continuity checks, fiber/copper testing, and troubleshooting across active naval systems.

Workforce Adaptability:

• Flex between multiple programs within the MIT operational group (CTII, CIVMAR, SCORP, SEAWATCH, ILMS, STRS3) as task schedules and shipyard milestones dictate.

Safety & Hazard Mitigation:

• Strictly enforce site Emergency Action Plans (EAP), OSHA maritime standards, tag-out procedures, and environmental hazard precautions (e.g., proper handling of heavy blast proof/watertight shipboard closures).

Operational Reporting & Timekeeping:

• Maintain accurate daily logs, report installation progress to site leads and Program Managers, and comply with strict Service Contract Act (SCA) time-recording standards.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and successfully pass all Hire Right background checks (preference will be given to those with current Interim Secret or higher).
• Diploma / GED and 6–8+ years of advanced shipboard integration, electronics maintenance, or installation lead experience (OR an Associate Degree with 4+ years of experience).
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a deckplate/task lead, direct small install teams, coordinate with Ship's Force/yard leads, and execute complex QA test packages.

Shipyard Credentialing:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted rapid access badging (DBIDS/Defense Biometric Identification System) for local military bases and private/naval shipyards (including Norfolk Naval Shipyard / NNSY and Newport News Shipbuilding).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb vertical ladders, lift and carry up to 100 lbs, and navigate industrial shipboard deckplates in all weather conditions.

Schedule Flexibility:

• Willingness to support overtime, weekend work, and modified shift work (e.g., 4x10s and 2x8s) during high-tempo installation sprints.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be hired but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job :

Work Type:
On-Site

Pay Range: $31.46 per hour

Health & Welfare: $5.09 per hour

Benefits: SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.