LPD Deck Equipment/Mission Systems Technician

R&P is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the U.S. Navy's LPD 17 Shipbuilding Program (PMS 377) in Pascagoula, MS, for Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) and Mission Systems. Areas of support include installation and testing, light off, software installation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance/repair, systems integration, engineering and technical support for ships at the building yard.

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Areas of support for HM&E and Mission Systems may include:

  • Support on Deck/Mission Systems equipment.
  • Support the Test Division in support of ship acquisition, integration and industrial and post-delivery test activities.
  • Troubleshooting, repairing, and testing shipboard electrical systems and Interior Communications equipment.
  • Support development and review of test procedures and witness equipment and system testing.  
  • Inspect equipment installations.
  • Provide on-site test engineering and technical support for ship industrial testing.
  • Establish and maintain an effective liaison with Supervisor of Shipbuilding and with other Navy, Government, and Contractor activities as required.
  • Participate in at sea trials at other locations such as Norfolk VA, San Diego CA, Mayport FL, Pearl Harbor HI and Sasebo Japan.

• Minimum requirement: High School diploma or GED plus at least 5-10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Associates degree in engineering discipline is preferred but not required. 
• Active Secret Clearance or eligible to obtain one.
• DoD/Navy ACAT I Program and Amphibious Assault Ship Class Platform experience is a plus.  
• Experience with Deck System is preferred. 
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive bending, stretching, twisting, and reaching for extended periods (up to 8 hours) without undue fatigue.
• Capacity to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds (or as specified by the employer) with or without assistance, and to move heavy materials and equipment safely.
• Muscular strength and endurance to support the body for long periods without fatigue, including using core and lower back muscles to maintain balance and posture.

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

R&P maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.