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AIT Team Lead 29688

HII

Job Location:

National, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 75015 - 101245

Posted: 12 August 2026 (21 days ago)

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition Number:29688

Required Travel: 51 - 75%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$75015.00-$101245.25

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Senior

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 coordinationnot 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 systemsfrom small watercraft to submarines surface combatants and aircraft carriersHII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energys 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 employee grows leads and contributesregardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

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

HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Team Lead candidate will support PM working closely with our skilled trades teams on Shore Installations and Naval Vessels utilizing various tools of the trade removing installing and upgrading industrial systems and equipment. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located in the San Diego Area around the country and abroad for durations up to 75% of the time when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem provided based on location when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the and/or overtime hours required depending on contract awards and support required as per trade/skill set.

As an HII Team Lead you will:

Display levels of quality integrity safety respect engagement and performance consistent with company values.
Lead technical teams for installations and repairs within or across technical trades specialties by working on active class surface ships to perform alterations and installations for fleet modernization
Manage oversee schedule and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs to meet standards on various contracts such as Naval Undersea Warfare Center Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Apply masterful comprehensive understanding of production. specialty trades functions tools. and processes toward completion of assignments.
Install upgrade and remove operate maintain repair and modify equipment ensuring coordinative engineering field change.
Perform a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as shipboard systems integrated systems and related equipment/software at company customer and/or field locations.
Analyze and evaluate systems processes products and related performance.
Perform quality inspections on finished product and provide onsite training of customer support personnel when required.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
Maintain effective customer communications and relations manage subcontractors provide work direction and lead others. May manage one or more multiple jobs.
Perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks including duties outside of specialty to complete installation or work assignment.
Develop use and maintain technical documents including controlled work packages formal work processes and procedures test documents reports and task or trip reports.
Schedule and attend meetings report to and brief customers and senior management.

Position requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen.
High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 6 years of related Alteration Install Team experience aboard surface and submarine vessels to include at least 2 years of AIT team/deck lead experience.
Must have experience managing overseeing scheduling and assigning tasks to one or more multiple jobs.
Must be able to interface and communicate effectively with employees customers and management. Must attend production meeting and provide reports as necessary.
Must have working knowledge and experience with troubleshooting maintenance and repairs of various electrical and electronic systems structural elements and associated equipment on marine vessels.
Must have working knowledge reading technical documents manuals blueprints drawings cut sheets and schematics.
Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel Word Project etc.) in addition to Microsoft Windows pdf software and general computer usage.
Must have experience writing Daily Status Reports updating Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) modifying redline drawings and developing Condition Reports.
Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Must be able to follow/enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
Must have a DOD Secret security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.

Preferred Requirements

Candidates with experience working on CANES ADNS CAAS and GPNTS are highly preferred.
OSHA 10 Maritime Certification a plus.
Candidates with multiple marine installation trade skills are highly 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 roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.

Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 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 national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR AI and Big Data cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.

Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.