Marine Electrician Technician

Marine Electrician Technician - San Diego, CA - Career Opportunity Job Description + The Marine Electrician will support the Field Installation Services organization on board US Navy ships. Responsibilities include the installation, termination, and testing of fiber optic and copper cable assemblies necessary to support a variety of ship's services, including power, communication, telephone, and alarm systems. The role requires strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to work from customer drawings with keen attention to detail. Responsibilities + Install, tag, and band fiber optic and copper cables on various classes of surface and submarine Naval vessels. + Perform 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 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 tools of the trade such as multimeters, pin crimpers, and soldering equipment. + Accomplish complex tasks associated with electrical installation of cables, military circular connectors, panel box, and power terminations. Essential Skills + Experience with multi-pin copper connectors. + Ability to work from customer drawings. + Familiarity with basic computer skills and MS-Office programs, including Word and Excel. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Multi-pin connector and cableway and/or cable handling certification highly preferred. + Former Navy experience as an Electronics Technician (ET), Information Systems Technician (IC), Aviation Maintenance (AT), or Electrician's Mate (EM) is ideal. + A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships, with technical education potentially substituting for part of the experience requirement. Why Work Here? + Working here offers the opportunity to contribute to critical installations on board US Navy ships, with potential for in-house training and certification in fiber optic installation. Join a team where your skills are valued and where you can play a significant role in maintaining national defense capabilities. Work Environment + Work will be performed at CMSD aboard the USS PEARL HARBOR (LSD-52). The position may require overtime, including weekends, and travel for extended periods of time when necessary. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 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 Mar 13, 2026. 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.

Created: 2026-03-02