S3 Maritime
Position Title: Marine Electrical & Electronics Service Technician
Position Type: Full Time, non-exempt
Rate: $25.00+ DOE
Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm, 30 min unpaid lunch
Overtime: Required as requested by management
Probationary Period: 90 Days
Benefits: Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision (After 30-day Waiting Period)
401K with Employer Matching (After Eligible per Plan Requirements)
PPTO: YES
Summary Description:
S3 Maritime is a premier marine systems integrator serving commercial and recreational vessels throughout the Pacific Northwest. We specialize in advanced power systems, vessel electronics, navigation, communications, and fully networked helm and monitoring solutions. From lithium battery banks and solar charging to radar, sonar, and integrated bridge systems, our team builds some of the most technically advanced vessels in the region.
We are seeking a Marine Electrical & Electronics Service Technician who is passionate about high-quality installations, precise troubleshooting, and modern vessel technology.
If you want to work on cutting-edge marine systems instead of just swapping parts, this is the shop.
What You’ll Do
You will install, upgrade, and troubleshoot both vessel power systems and onboard electronics, supporting everything from basic electrical distribution to fully integrated navigation and monitoring networks.
Typical work includes:
- Installation and service of AC/DC electrical systems
- Lithium, AGM, and lead-acid battery banks
- Inverters, chargers, alternators, shore power, isolation transformers
- Solar and renewable energy systems
- NMEA 2000, Ethernet, and CAN-bus networks
- MFDs, radar, sonar, AIS, GPS, autopilots, cameras, and audio
- Digital switching and vessel monitoring systems
- Custom helm, dash, and panel fabrication
- Removal and replacement of aging or unsafe wiring and electronics
- System diagnostics, fault tracing, and corrective repairs
All work is performed to S3 Maritime’s standard:
“Factory Fit and Finish — or Better.”
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Electrical & Power Systems
- DC & AC theory: voltage, amperage, resistance, power
- 12V–48V DC systems
- 120/240V AC single-phase & three-phase
- Battery management systems (BMS)
- Charging systems (alternators, chargers, solar, shore power)
- Bonding, grounding, and vessel protection
Marine Electronics & Networking
- NMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000
- Ethernet-based marine networks
- Radar, GPS, AIS, sonar, autopilot, cameras, and MFDs
- Digital switching and vessel control systems
- Data and power integration
Fabrication & Installation
- Clean wire routing, labeling, and termination
- Power distribution panels, bus bars, and breakers
- Custom helm, dash, and electronics panel fabrication
- Working with fiberglass, composites, wood, and aluminum
Troubleshooting
- Network and power diagnostics
- Voltage drop and load testing
- Root-cause analysis and system-level problem solving
How You’ll Work
This is a professional service environment. Technicians are expected to manage both hands-on and project responsibilities:
- Use ISM Mobile ERP for work orders and time tracking
- Job costing and service documentation
- Maintain clean, organized workspaces
- Tool and equipment accountability
- Coordinate with project managers, shipyard staff, and other trades
- Represent S3 Maritime professionally with customers and vessel owners
What We’re Looking For
- Experience with marine electrical, electronics, RV, industrial, or renewable-energy systems
- Comfort working with both power and data networks
- Pride in clean, ABYC-style installations
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic mindset
- Technicians who think in systems, not just components
Why S3 Maritime
At S3 Maritime, you’ll work on:
- Advanced lithium and solar power systems
- Integrated navigation and bridge electronics
- Expedition and commercial-grade vessels
- High-end yacht refits and custom builds
We provide real career growth, exposure to cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to become one of the best marine systems technicians on the West Coast.
*This job description is not intended to be inclusive, only to capture the general work requirement*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
