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Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific - Old Town San Diego - TACAN Technical Support - Internship - TACAN Technical Support

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Program summary

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.

Roles & job description

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 notes

Radar & electronics maintenance background.

Additional notes

Active Secret Clearance. Radar & electronics maintenance background preferred.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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