Shipboard Eng Tech III

Work Where it Matters

Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Truestone, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Truestone provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.

As a Truestone employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician III to support the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) Tactical Integration and Installation (CTII) and Civil Mariner (CIVMAR) programs. This role is focused on the modernization and integration of complex maritime communication and networking systems aboard U.S. Navy and Military Sealift Command vessels.

System Integration:

• Execute the installation, tear-out, and modernization of shipboard electronic systems, specifically focusing on CTII (CVN 74/75) platforms.

Fiber Optics & Cabling:

• Perform high-precision termination, splicing, and testing of fiber optic cables. Ensure all installations meet rigorous maritime standards and signal integrity requirements.

Technical Execution:

• Interpret and work from complex NAVSEA drawing packages, Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), and technical manuals to ensure systems are integrated according to specification.

Quality Assurance: 

• Conduct pre-installation and post-installation testing (SOVTs) to verify system functionality and readiness for operational use.

Leadership & Coordination: 

• Act as a senior technical lead on-site, providing guidance to junior technicians and coordinating with ship’s force and program stakeholders to maintain project timelines.

• Minimum of 4-8 years of experience in shipboard electronic systems installation and maintenance.

• Proven expertise in the CTII environments, with a deep understanding of maritime network architecture.

• Must hold current Fiber Optic Installer/Technician certification (NAVSEA 009-73 or equivalent).

Physical Requirements:

•  Ability to work in confined spaces, climb shipboard ladders, and carry up to 50 lbs.