Team Lead - Electronics Technician

Requisition Number: 30501

Required Travel: 51 - 75%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $68,195.00 - $82,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Team Lead candidate will support PM, working closely with our skilled trades teams, on Shore Installations and Naval Vessels, utilizing various tools of the trade, removing, installing and upgrading industrial systems and equipment. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located in the Hampton Roads Area, around the country and abroad, for durations up to 75% of the time when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem provided, based on location, when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.

There is a possibility for weekend and/or overtime hours required depending on contract awards and support required as per trade/skill set.

As an HII Team Lead, you will:

• Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement and performance consistent with company values.
• Lead technical teams for installations and repairs, within or across technical trades specialties by working on active class surface ships to perform alterations and installations for fleet modernization
• Manage, oversee, schedule and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs to meet standards on various contracts such as ITSIS, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Naval Surface Warfare Center.
• Apply masterful, comprehensive understanding of production. specialty trades functions, tools. and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Install, upgrade and remove, operate, maintain, repair and modify equipment ensuring coordinative engineering field change.
• Perform a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as shipboard systems, integrated systems and related equipment/software at company, customer and/or field locations.
• Analyze and evaluate systems, processes, products and related performance.
• Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support personnel when required.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
• Maintain effective customer communications and relations, manage subcontractors, provide work direction and lead others. May manage one or more multiple jobs.
• Perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks including duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment.
• Develop, use and maintain technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
• Schedule and attend meetings, report to and brief customers and senior management.

Position requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related Alteration Install Team experience to include at least 2 years of team/deck lead experience.
• Must be able to interface and communicate effectively with employees, customers, and management.
• Must have expert working knowledge and experience with troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs of various electrical and electronic systems, structural elements and associated equipment on marine vessels.
• Must be proficient in reading technical documents, manuals, blueprints, drawings and schematics.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, etc.) in addition to Microsoft Windows, pdf software and general computer usage.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be able to follow/enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
• Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
• Must have a DOD Secret security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
• Candidates must attend a Team Leader Training Session and complete all Team Leader Qualification Standards to ensure they are prepared to support the customer effectively while providing leadership and direction to the employees they supervise.

Preferred Requirements

• Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school, apprenticeship program or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
• OSHA 10 Maritime Certification a plus.
• Candidates with multiple marine installation trade skills are highly preferred

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the roles function and a candidates education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.