Shipboard Announcing Field Engineer

ASE, and Akima company, is looking to hire a Shipboard Announcing Field Engineer to join the team. This full-time opportunity requires approximately 30% travel to CONUS or OCONUS and provide essential support to communication systems. Be part of something bigger.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Implements systems for managing infrastructure or projects.
• Design, develops, implements technical systems.
• Recommends alterations to design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• Performs work under general supervision.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Provide testing, inspection, field changes, repairs, and technical support for Interior Communications Systems.
• Independently plans and accomplishes projects assigned.
• Serves as an expert in the announcing field.
• Conducts testing on announcing and other relevant electrical equipment.
• Responsible for conducting mechanical/electrical/electronic quality assurance to verify conformance to operational and performance criteria.
• Conducts site surveys and prepares reports (daily, weekly, monthly, trip).
• Makes decisions in situations where standard engineering methods and procedures may not be applicable.
• May coordinate logistics, scheduling, material shipments, and travel arrangements for installation teams on assigned tasks.
• Carry out project plans in making sure deliverables are completed correctly and on time.
• Maintains configuration controls and tracks project government furnished equipment.
• Participates in internal projects as required by management.
• Ability to travel 30% to CONUS or OCONUS for ship support.

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Requires electronic troubleshooting and installation experience.
• Requires BA and/or Military Electronic background and 2-4 years.
• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• Ability to resolve problems involving Interior Communications Systems.
• Strong knowledge on announcing systems, to include system operations and troubleshooting and speaker ground, short and open testing, end-to-end performance as it relates to Interior Communications Systems.
• Able to read and interpret block, elementary, and isometric wiring diagrams.
• Strong writing, editing, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Strong knowledge in use of hand tools and test equipment for use in trouble shooting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Desired Qualification:

• BS in engineering or Military Class A, B or C school in a related technical specialty is a plus.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support 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 ASE, 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 , ASE 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 , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE 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.