LHA Internal Communications Technician Engineer

Description

The Columbia Group (TCG) is a technical services support company that has a 50+ year history of providing the United States government with financial management support services, information technology, program management, acquisition, logistics management, engineering, and design.

As a full-time employee you will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes a quality health insurance program (medical, drug, vision and dental) for you and your family, group life insurance, group short and long‑term disability insurance, a 401K profit‑sharing retirement plan, professional development opportunities, paid time off (PTO) for vacation or sick leave, and eleven paid federal holidays.

On‑site, Pascagoula, MS.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for shipboard Internal Communications (IC) systems.
• Assist with installation, integration, testing, and certification of:
  • IC Switchboard Systems
  • Alarm and Indication Systems
  • AN/STC‑4B IVN (Integrated Voice Network)
  • AN/SIA‑127H Ship Announcing System (1MC, 2MC, 3MC, 6MC, 10MC)
  • AM/SSC‑13 SATCC (Shipboard Air Traffic Control Communications)
  • AN/SRC‑55 HYDRA
  • Ship’s Service TV Systems (28TV, 29TV, 30TV, 31TV)
• Support system architecture verification and interface checks across shipboard communications systems.
• Participate in reviews, help maintain technical data packages, and support configuration control.
• Assist in resolving issues during testing, ship integration, and shipboard operational periods.
• Coordinate with Navy engineering activities, shipbuilders, and vendors to ensure systems meet technical and interface requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8–10 years of experience with shipboard or DoD internal communications systems (in lieu of a degree).
• Strong familiarity with Navy communications architectures and relevant MIL‑STDs.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, shipboard drawings, and interface control documents.
• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Experience with LHA‑class ships or other amphibious platforms.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA systems engineering and shipboard installation processes.
• Experience in test planning, validation, and certification events.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with configuration management and technical documentation tools.

The Columbia Group is a small business and federal services support company with a successful and proud history of providing the United States government and commercial entities with a wide variety of solutions and support services.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affiliation employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected Veteran status.