• Marine Electrician Technician

    Aerotek (San Diego, CA)


    Marine Electrician Technician - Career Opportunity - San Diego, CA

    Job Description

    + The Marine Electrician Technician will play a pivotal role in supporting field installation services on board US Navy ships. The primary responsibility is to install, terminate, and test fiber optic and copper cable assemblies that support various ship services such as power, communication, telephone, and alarm systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Install, tag, and band fiber optic and copper cables on various classes of surface and submarine Naval vessels.

    + Perform all duties required to layout, fabricate, and install electrical wiring, coaxial cable, waveguides, or fiber optic cable onboard Navy vessels.

    + Troubleshoot and test fiber and copper cables and circuits.

    + Possess the skills and abilities to perform the requirements of a shipboard or airframe electrician's trade with minimal supervision.

    + Read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals, and design notices.

    + Use all tools of the trade, such as multi-meters, pin crimpers, and soldering equipment, to accomplish complex electrical installation tasks.

    + Perform cable installations, military circular connector installations, and power terminations.

    Essential Skills

    + 3-5 years of experience as a Marine Electrician working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships (technical education may substitute for part of the experience).

    + Certification with multi-pin copper connectors.

    + Ability to work with minimal supervision.

    + Familiarity with basic computer skills and MS-Office programs, including Word and Excel.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Former Navy experience as an Electronics Technician (ET), Information Systems Technician (IC), Aviation Maintenance (AT), or Electrician's Mate (EM) is ideal.

    + Experience with fiber optic installation, termination, and testing is preferred.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    + Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in the marine electrical field. Opportunities for growth and professional development are abundant, with training provided to expand your skills in fiber optics. Enjoy working in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers a chance to work on significant projects.

    Work Environment

    + Work will be performed at various locations, including NBSD, NASNI (Coronado), CMSD, NASSCO, and BAE. The role requires flexibility, with potential for overtime, weekend work, and extended travel. Employees should be prepared to engage in physical tasks in a shipboard environment.

    Job Type & Location

    + This is a Contract to Hire position based out of National City, California.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 25, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.