AIT Technician

Clearance Requirement : Active Secret Clearance strongly desired, but not required

Travel Requirements : None

Location : Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY : WR has an opportunity for two AIT Technicians to stage, remove, install, dress, terminate, modify, light-off, configure, test, troubleshoot, and repair developmental and production military and commercial shipboard and shore-based electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems for the Alteration / Installation Team (AIT).

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following :

Applies basic and some advanced technical knowledge to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.

Works under immediate supervision and receives technical guidance, as required, from a supervisor or higher-level technician.

Provides leadership and direction on system rip-out and installation procedures.

Procures, transports, and stages materials and equipment in support of projects.

Performs mechanical disassembly and assembly of equipment.

Conducts standard and custom military and commercial connectorization.

Performs switchboard and cabinet termination and connectorization.

Removes cables, equipment, and materials.

Provides status and progress reports to the project manager.

Verifies functionality of newly installed equipment under actual operating conditions.

Maintains and continuously seeks improvements to the working environment for maximum efficiency, safety, quality, cleanliness, and capability.

Routes, bands, and terminates cables, including connector fabrication.

Installs and modifies equipment racks.

Removes existing systems and equipment, which may include (but is not limited to) :

Navigation interior systems

Exterior communications

Radar systems

Provides training, guidance, and oversight to lower-level technicians.

Assigns tasks to lower-level technicians in support of project goals.

Must be team-oriented.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience :

High School Diploma or GED

Five (5)+ years of progressive, “hands-on” experience in support of alteration / installation, production, integration, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of government or commercial electronic systems or equipment.

Two (2)+ years of experience as a technician in related electronics fields, with advanced mechanical or electrical knowledge to solve installation problems and an understanding of the alteration and installation process.

One (1)+ year of experience providing technical guidance to lower-level technicians supporting installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electronic systems or equipment.

Certified in connectorization and cableway procedures.

Familiarity with circuit interrelationships and ability to plan work sequences, select tools, and use testing instruments, with work reviewed for compliance with accepted practices.

Knowledge of CTWDs, WAFs, tag-out procedures, and applicable safety requirements in both shipboard and laboratory environments.

OSHA 10-Hour Maritime, NAVSEA Cableway, and Connector certifications required.

Current NAVSEA Fiber certification is a plus.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following : Employment history; Education and / or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered : WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE / Veteran / Disability. Please see https : / / wrsystems.com / our-responsibility / for more information.