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The Tatitlek Corporation

Runs federal technology and mission support services

Engineering Technician 3

Full-TimeDeadline 8/18/27
$26.02/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Portsmouth, VA, USA
In PersonTravel between 60% and 75% annually is required.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Must have a high school diploma and three years of experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Navy C4I system installation and integration, with U.S. Coast Guard experience preferred.
  • Alternatively, must have U.S. Coast Guard or Navy “C” or “A” school and three years of experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Navy C4I system installation and integration, with U.S. Coast Guard experience preferred.
  • Must have experience fabricating cable assemblies, including multi-pin, radio frequency, network, power, fiber, military-specification, or serial cables.
  • Must understand and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and solid experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Must meet the physical requirements, including bending, stooping, standing, crouching, walking, working beneath false decking, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable reference and background check results.
Responsibilities
  • Perform installation, removal, and upgrades for electrical, electronic, and command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance tasks, including wiring terminal boxes, verifying connections, meggering cables, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Perform system testing to evaluate performance and functionality under supervision.
  • Operate tools to fabricate, install, remove, and upgrade equipment and systems.
  • Use drawings, technical manuals, instructions, standards, and specifications to perform system installation, removal, and upgrade activities.
  • Perform cableway and connector work, fire watch, and confined-space duties under supervision.
  • Read and interpret installation drawings and cable run sheets with assistance.
  • Fabricate connectors by soldering or crimping for navigation, communication, and power equipment.
  • Construct components, subunits, or simple models; adapt standard equipment; and troubleshoot and correct malfunctions when needed.
  • Follow layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and equipment subunits.
  • Lead crews or mentor junior staff under general supervision.
  • Analyze data and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Conduct tests or experiments, make minor modifications to test setups or procedures, select and operate standard test equipment, and record test data.
Desired Qualifications
  • NavSea cableway and/or connector certification is desired but not required.
  • U.S. Coast Guard experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency operating warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts, is desired but not required.
  • Some special qualifications, such as Fiber Handler, Shipyard Competent Person, or paint sampling, may be beneficial.

About the company

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The Tatitlek Corporation

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The Tatitlek Corporation runs technology, facilities and mission support businesses for federal agencies and private-sector customers. Its operating subsidiaries handle work ranging from computer systems and administrative support to construction and the upkeep of government facilities. Teams carry out customer projects under service contracts, with specialized businesses organizing the people and capabilities needed for each assignment. As an Alaska Native village corporation, the business also manages assets and funds dividends, education and cultural programs for its shareholders and descendants. The Tatitlek Corporation was established in 1973 and is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Headquarters

Anchorage, AK

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

  • Retirement support includes part-timers: Tatitlek lists a 401k employer match available to part-time employees.
  • Customer reach extends beyond defense: GeoNorth also targets agriculture, energy, maritime and natural-resource clients.
  • Engineers gain mentoring scope: Tatitlek expects one test engineer to guide junior personnel as experience increases.

What critics are saying

  • Benefits vary by assignment: Tatitlek says project contract provisions change some employees' benefits.
  • Field testing involves heavy travel: Tatitlek's White Sands test engineer posting requires approximately 40% travel.
  • Security work has clearance barriers: Tatitlek's Security Analyst 1 requires Secret clearance and eligibility for higher classified access.

What makes The Tatitlek Corporation unique

  • Direct awards open another sales route: Tatitlek says certified subsidiaries accept federal contracts without open competition through 8(a).
  • Satellite data collection stays in-house: Tatitlek subsidiary GeoNorth operates its own commercial satellite downlink.
  • Quality systems span operating businesses: Tatitlek holds ISO 9001 certification covering five named subsidiaries.

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