Job Information
NANA Regional Corporation Announcing Systems Field Engineer in Suffolk, Virginia
Overview
Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal system 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.
Job Summary:
Akima Systems Engineering is hiring a Field Service Engineer I to support the 8310 NIWC IC Contract in Suffolk, VA.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides 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.
Carries 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%.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires electronic troubleshooting and installation experience, graduation from a Technical School or Military Class A, B or C school in a related technical specialty is a plus.
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.
Physical Demands:
This position involves office, industrial, and shipboard working environments. Some lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds required.
This position requires 30% travel.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contract information).
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We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job: Engineering/Design
Travel: Yes, 50% of the time
Organization: ASE - Akima Systems Engineering
Clearance: SECRET
Work Type: On-Site
Remote: No
ReqID: 2024-3829