# Amphibious Communications Support - Internship

Provider: [Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/naval-information-warfare-center-pacific)

- Program type: Internship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 151 - 180 days
- Locations: San Diego, CA
- Website: https://www.niwcpacific.navy.mil
- Contact: April German, april.m.german.civ@us.navy.mil
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/naval-information-warfare-center-pacific-amphibious-communications-rousy8

## Summary

intern will serve as a Communications Systems Technician within the Amphibious Communications (AMCOMMS) team at NIWC Pacific. This position offers a unique hands-on training opportunity in a lab-based environment supporting U.S. Marine Corps communications systems aboard Amphibious Class ships (LSDs, LPDs, LHDs/LHAs).

## Job description

The intern will work closely with technicians to test, validate, and support shipboard tactical communications systems, gaining exposure to Pre-Installation Test Check Out (PITCO), Pre-Installation Check Out (PICO), and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) procedures. Interns will also assist in troubleshooting communication systems, building and testing cables, programming radios, and supporting system configurations in the lab environment.This role is ideal for transitioning service members with a communications and electronics maintenance background who seek to bridge military experience into a civilian defense technology role.

## Locations

- San Diego, CA, 92152 (near Naval Base Point Loma)

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