Shipboard Engineering Technician - Philadelphia, PA

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Wage

$68,200 – $106,525/yr

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Posted on July 9, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Noblis MSD is seeking a Shipboard Engineering Technician to support U.S. Navy machinery control and shipboard systems for Arleigh-Burke class destroyers. This role involves hardware and software testing, ship grooms, and rapid response to CASREPs, requiring experience as an electrical technician and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot control systems using system documentation and electrical schematics.
  • Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems at LBES.
  • Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems shipboard.
  • Accompany engineers or provide support at OEM/Test facilities with testing.
  • Provide shipboard software and hardware installation support of all variants of fielded systems.
  • Provide documented status updates on a regular basis.
  • Act as a liaison between shipboard test team and technical leads in Philadelphia.
  • Aid in test procedure edits and implementation.
  • Participate in special projects as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree or Associates degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma and 6 years of relevant experience as an electrical technician.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to achieve DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship.
  • Must have a valid US passport.
  • Ability to travel 30-40% of the time.
  • Experience tracing signals and diagnosing or isolating cause for electrical failures.
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting skills including the ability to use a digital multimeter.

Additional Information

  • Position based out of Philadelphia, PA with about 30-40% travel.
  • Typical travel locations include Yokohska Japan, Rota Spain, Bahrain, or Pearl Harbor.
  • Planned trips are 2-3 weeks in length, with emergent trips being shorter.