Requisition Number: 28203
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $81,481.00 - $110,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior HI
Summary:HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Engineering Technician Maintenance III to support underwater vehicle operations at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) in Kauai, Hawaii. This senior-level technician will lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support activities for underwater vehicle systems, electronic components, and related equipment. The Lead Electronics Technician will play a key role in ensuring the readiness, reliability, and safe operation of mission systems supporting Navy undersea warfare activities supporting MK30 operations, maintenance, quality assurance, sustainment, training exercises, fly-away support, and MK 30 operations team oversight.
Work Location: Kauai, HI - Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF)
What This Role Offers -• A hands-on technical leadership role supporting Navy undersea warfare missions
• Daily involvement with underwater vehicle systems, electronics troubleshooting, and maintenance operations
• Opportunities to guide, mentor, and supervise technical personnel
• A chance to support system readiness, quality assurance, and operational excellence at a premier Navy test range
• Work in a unique, mission-focused environment on the island of Kauai
What You Will Do:• Lead a team of engineering technicians providing MK 30 support, test, exercise, and training activities.
• Lead daily maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair activities for underwater vehicle electronic systems and sub-assemblies
• Coordinate and oversee technical workflows, maintenance schedules, documentation, and material management to ensure system readiness
• Guide and mentor technicians, support training, and assist with maintaining required certifications
• Collaborate with engineers, logistics personnel, and government stakeholders to support operational planning and site readiness
• Ensure maintenance activities meet quality, safety, and performance standards
What We're Looking For:- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Mk 30 Underwater Vehicle Operating Site operations, including planning, scheduling, and reporting
- Experience with electronics troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair
- Experience supporting MK30 Underwater Target systems, including turnaround, maintenance, production control, or quality assurance
- Broad range of MK30 certifications to include at a minimum target turnaround, maintenance, quality assurance, launch master, and logistics certifciations.
- Strong technical documentation and process tracking skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple maintenance and operational tasks simultaneously
- Active DoD SECRET clearance
Preferred Experience:- Associate's degree or completion of an Electronics Trade School
- Current Forklift and Crane certifications (or ability to obtain after hire)
- Familiarity with Navy underwater vehicle operations, PMRF range support, or NUWC Keyport mission environments
- Hands-on experience with electrical/electronic systems used in maritime or undersea applications
- Prior experience supporting defense technical operations or maritime systems maintenance
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.