Requisition Number: 18774 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain 

Level of Experience: Mid 

This opportunity resides withUnmanned Systems, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Our Unmanned Systems group creates advanced unmanned maritime solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

Unmanned Systems in Portchester UK is looking for a Field Technician who will...

Provides testing and troubleshooting through specific test procedures and through the use of measuring instruments and computer test programs for vehicle systems or products.
• Provides customer support and training for new and existing customers both in house and in the field.
• Supports the production and manufacturing functions upon request of HII.
• Undertakes vehicle repairs, upgrades and execution of test procedures in new and existing vehicles.
• Have above average computer skills. 
• Performs pre-mission tasks (vehicle mission programming, vehicle checkout). Able to recognize when laid down specifications have been exceeded.
• Performs post mission data download and analysis 
• Leads normal vehicle systems field operations for testing. Design mission to perform needed tasks and achieve optimum information from mission. Understand procedures to rectify any inconsistencies in data.
• Documents test results with appropriate information in a complete manner and communicate to all required.
• Maintain and update Vehicle Service Records, RMAs and Support Tickets in a clear and concise manner. 
• Reads and interprets specific test procedures to properly perform and document test results.
• Performs all job responsibilities in support of Product Quality Standards. 
• Communicates all design problems and “bugs” to the correct areas within the organization.
• Travel as required for up 4 weeks, any one trip. Extended travel will be by agreement.
• Must be able to work in the field unsupervised.
• Recognise and apply appropriate Health and Safety at Work guidelines to their environment, remaining current in appropriate training and identify any new training required to ensure risk is minimized in any task, new or existing.
• Recognise and apply appropriate ESD procedures in both the workshop and field environments.
• Recognise and evaluate any activities considered to constitute risk, assess that risk and act appropriately to ensure injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment is removed. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment. Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations. Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications, relations, and provides onsite training.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid UK Driver's License Requirement to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance Valid passport Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience. #LI-MH1

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Preferred Requirements

Experience with test equipment: multimeter, oscilloscope, electronic loads, LCR meter, etc. Soldering skills are required (experience with military and IPC soldering standards desired but not required) Field technicians are required to have a working knowledge of nautical charts, marine navigation and basic seamanship skills in order to undertake risk evaluation whilst at sea. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; AutoCAD, Ftp transfer protocols and Internet Explorer as a minimum. Working knowledge of other applications appropriate to the position will be expected during employment.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call1-844-849-8463for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.