• Electrical Technician

    Aerotek (San Diego, CA)


    Electrical Support Technician - San Diego, CA

    Job Description

    + Join our Elevator Support Unit (ESU) to support contracted skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators and Aircraft Elevators and their systems on U.S. Navy ships. The role involves performing a variety of skilled trades, maintenance, and technical tasks on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo handling systems, and associated equipment. This position is located in San Diego, CA, with potential travel within and outside the continental United States.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide electrical support by performing repairs, modifications, installations, logistics support, and material condition assessments.

    + Complete quality assurance documentation and conduct System Operational Tests.

    + Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment, including shipboard systems, integrated systems, and related equipment/software.

    + Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to minimize downtime.

    + Interface with customers and manage subcontractors, providing work direction as needed.

    + Develop and utilize technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.

    + Schedule, report, and brief customers and senior management.

    + Perform duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignments.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in electrical troubleshooting, repair, and installation.

    + Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and related forms.

    + Familiarity with the US Navy 3-M (material, maintenance, and management) System.

    + Experience with wiring controllers and disassembling/reassembling MCT’s.

    + Experience in installing Cat 5, Coax, and power cables.

    + High School diploma, Trade School, or equivalent with 2 years of related experience.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Preferred experience with PLC systems.

    + Preferred proof of Copper and Multi-Pin certifications IAW NSI 009-73.

    + Review and comply with W-11-OPS-0005 (Cable Installation) and W-11-OPS-0006 (Cable Removal) upon hiring.

    + Provide individual hand tools of the trade and appropriate personal protection equipment.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Our workplace offers a unique opportunity to work on U.S. Navy ships, providing challenging and rewarding experiences with potential for travel. We foster a collaborative environment where your skills and expertise are valued and expanded.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position operates from 0600 to 1430, Monday through Friday, onboard US Navy COMNAVAIRPAC assigned Aircraft Carriers at North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA. The role requires compliance with specific technical and safety standards, with a focus on maintaining operational efficiency.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/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 Dec 10, 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.