Full-Time

Maritime Engineering Technician 2

Updated on 9/16/2026

Deadline 9/1/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$22.70/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Suffolk, VA, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Field Service (1)

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Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED and 2-4 years of progressive C4I shipboard integration or electronics maintenance experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in basic cable running, stuffing tubes, multi-pin, coaxial, and CAT6 terminations, and hand and power tool operation in an industrial maritime setting.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance and successfully pass all HireRight background checks; preference is given to candidates with a current Interim Secret clearance or higher.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted rapid access badging through DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System) for local military bases and private/naval shipyards, including Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Newport News Shipbuilding.
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb vertical ladders, lift and carry up to 100 pounds, and navigate industrial shipboard deckplates in all weather conditions.
  • Must be willing to support overtime, weekend work, and modified shift work, including 4x10 and 2x8 schedules, during high-tempo installation sprints.
Responsibilities
  • Execute physical installation, removal, modification, and testing of shipboard C4I, electronic, and electrical systems in accordance with NAVSEA standard items, cableway specifications, and engineering drawings.
  • Perform cable pulling, multi-pin connector termination, rack populating, cable routing, banding, labeling, and pre-installation staging for inside plant communication suites.
  • Assist in system-level evaluations, power checks, continuity checks, fiber and copper testing, and troubleshooting across active naval systems.
  • Flex between multiple programs within the Maritime Integration Team operational group, including CTII, CIVMAR, SCORP, SEAWATCH, ILMS, and STRS3, as task schedules and shipyard milestones dictate.
  • Enforce site Emergency Action Plans, OSHA maritime standards, tag-out procedures, and environmental hazard precautions, including proper handling of heavy blastproof and watertight shipboard closures.
  • Maintain accurate daily logs, report installation progress to site leads and Program Managers, and comply with strict Service Contract Act time-recording standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Current Interim Secret clearance or higher.

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Akima subsidiaries won MDA SHIELD positions on March 16, 2026.
  • Akima Data Management won FDA DevSecOps support worth $4.6 million in April 2026.
  • Akima’s 2025 Washington Technology rank improved to 31, signaling stronger scale.

What critics are saying

  • Akima faces dependence on federal spending and procurement timing across U.S. agencies.
  • Arevalo v. Akima, LLC reached the Fourth Circuit in July 2026.
  • Pinnacle Solutions' GSA schedule ends August 8, 2026, threatening recompete disruption.

What makes Akima unique

  • NANA-owned Alaska Native Corporation status helps Akima win set-aside federal work.
  • Akima spans facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, and construction.
  • Pinnacle Solutions adds Air Force training and sustainment depth after April 2023 acquisition.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

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Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense