ASE is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician II to support U.S. Coast Guard Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) modernization efforts under the SCORP and SeaWatch programs. This role performs shipboard installation, removal, testing, and documentation of communications and electronic systems aboard USCG cutters and shore facilities in accordance with Technical Instructions, TCTOs, and Coast Guard installation standards.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with shipboard electronics, structured cabling, RF systems, and formal test and documentation processes in a government or military environment. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
Perform installation, removal, modification, and testing of C5I, RF, and communications systems aboard USCG cutters
Install and terminate RF, coaxial, and data cabling in accordance with USCG and NAVSEA standards
Execute Pre-Installation Test and Checkout (PITCO), Basic Functionality and Interconnection Tests (BFIT), and System Operational Verification Tests (SOVT)
Support antenna installations, cable routing, grounding, bonding, and weatherproofing
Program radios and communications equipment as required by Technical Instructions
Document work performed, discrepancies, and conditions found using official USCG forms and reports (e.g., CFRs, SOVTs, DD 1348, SFLC forms)
Assist with inventory, verification, and accountability of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
Participate in shipboard in-briefs and out-briefs with cutter command staff
Adhere to all safety, security, and access requirements while working aboard cutters and government facilities
Travel to multiple CONUS locations to support installation schedules
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience supporting electronics or communications systems (military, government, or maritime preferred)
- Experience working with RF systems, cabling, connectors, and antennas
- Ability to read and follow technical drawings, schematics, and installation procedures
- Comfortable working aboard vessels in operational environments
- Ability to travel extensively (up to 50)
- U.S. Citizen
- Ability to obtain USCG suitability / background clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, or other DoD experience
- Experience supporting cutter, shipboard, or maritime installations
- Familiarity with USCG C5I systems, TCTOs, and SFLC standards
- Experience with VHF/UHF radios and associated programming
- Knowledge of shipboard grounding, bonding, and EMI/EMC best practices
Job ID
2026-20941
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
