Old Town San Diego - TACAN Technical Support - Internship - TACAN Technical Support
Internship All branchesDefense Industrial BaseNational Security
Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- In person
- Length
- 151 - 180 days
- Locations
- 1 location in California
- Job locations
- California
- Career field
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Computer and Mathematical, Military Specific
- Nearest installation
- Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific - Old Town Campus
About the program
Closely work with technicians at NIWC Pac to test, validate, and support air station and shipboard tactical communications systems, gaining exposure to Pre-Installation Test Checkout (PITCO), Pre-Installation Checkout (PICO), and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) procedures. Assist in troubleshooting radar 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 radar and electronics maintenance background who seek to bridge military experience into a civilian defense technology role.
Jobs this program prepares you for
Closely work with technicians to test, validate, and support air station and shipboard tactical communications systems, gaining exposure to Pre-Installation Test Checkout (PITCO), Pre-Installation Checkout (PICO), and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) procedures. Assist in troubleshooting radar systems, building and testing cables, programming radios, and supporting system configurations in the lab environment.
Eligibility & prerequisites
Radar & electronics maintenance background.
Active Secret Clearance. Radar & electronics maintenance background preferred.
Locations & contacts
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- San Diego, CA 92110Near Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific - Old Town CampusApril Germanapril.m.german.civ@us.navy.mil
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
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