Engineering Technician IV (TISS)

About This Role

This Engineering Technician IV / Quality Assurance Specialist position supports critical undersea warfare test, evaluation, and quality assurance efforts at NUWC Division Keyport, ensuring Fleet readiness. The role involves environmental testing, electro-mechanical troubleshooting, and documentation within a DoD/Navy environment. You will be instrumental in executing mission-critical undersea systems testing and operational validation.

Responsibilities

• Load and track test items in CATTS database and prepare test packages
• Monitor and track components through environmental test sequences
• Conduct inventory and photographic documentation of hardware
• Input and close out TMIS reports; maintain FRACAS, FAR, and ISO9000 production documentation
• Prepare classified and non-classified shipments; maintain classified hardware storage
• Set up fixtures and perform environmental and functional testing and operate various test systems
• Record testing data in CATTS database and assist engineers in test instruction development
• Troubleshoot failed components and conduct failure analysis; build/repair cables and test support equipment
• Operate and maintain acoustic, electronic, mechanical, and electro-hydraulic range systems
• Provide depot-level repair support for MK30 mobile target components and UUV systems
• Support CAPA, audits, and Repair Review Board documentation; conduct quality walkthroughs and system audits
• Track and manage explosive safety and crane certifications; maintain training records and competency tracking

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Associate degree (or equivalent technical training)
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or defense industrial programs
• Experience with environmental testing (vibration, shock, temperature, humidity)
• Electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Cable fabrication and repair experience
• Experience with production control, test tracking, or maintenance logs
• Strong documentation and database entry experience
• 3 years of experience in testing, soldering, cable/circuit card troubleshooting
• 3 years of experience in radar operation and repair

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or equivalent technical training)
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with CATTS, TMIS, FRACAS, or similar systems
• Experience supporting torpedo, USW, UUV, or undersea systems
• ISO9000 or Quality Management System experience
• EKMS training
• Experience working in classified material handling environments
• Familiarity with Navy Correspondence Manual

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits