Shipboard Elevator Electrician - 28657
HII Mission Technologies · San Diego, CA · electrician
$25.65–$32.94/hr
$53,354–$68,520/yr (full-time equivalent)
Rate posted by the employer
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Job type
- full time
- Location
- San Diego, CA
About this job
Clearance: Secret.
Requisition Number: 28657
Required Travel: 26 - 50%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $53,354.00 - $68,520.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Summary
Join our Elevator Support Unit (ESU)! The position will support contracted skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators and Aircraft Elevators and their systems on U.S. Navy ships. The selected candidate will support ESU by performing a variety of skilled trades, maintenance and technical tasks on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo handling systems and associated equipment, including aircraft elevators, weapons elevators and vertical stores conveyors. Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA.
What You Will Do
Support Elevator Support Unit (ESU) by performing a variety of skilled trades, maintenance and technical tasks on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo handling systems and associated equipment, including aircraft elevators, weapons elevators and vertical stores conveyors.
Perform troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of electrical systems.
Selected candidate will work closely with higher level employee in specialized assignments.
May train/assist other employees/navy personal on shipboard systems and day-to-day operation.
Work includes daily activities of physical labor in an industrial and shipboard environment.
Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
What You Must Have
High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.
Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of electrical systems.
Must be proficient in reading electrical drawings and schematics.
Must have experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, qualify control & testing procedures.
Must be able to calibrate, and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain base access credentials.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Must be able to provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Preferred: Bonus Points For
Experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of marine hydraulic electrical systems highly desired.
Prior Shipboard experience preferred.
Candidates who hold a current or active DoD secret clearance or higher preferred.
Candidate with related technical training, degrees and/or certifications preferred.
Experience related to maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator and/or ordnance handling equipment and vertical package conveyors preferred.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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