Extra-Large Unmanned Undersea Engineer

Ventus Solutions • Remote, VA

13d • Remote

About The Position

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking an Extra-Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) Engineer to directly support the Navy’s XLUUV program. This remote role serves as a liaison among the program office, fleet, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and ISEA on vehicle operations, training, maintenance, and logistics. The engineer reviews contractor submittals for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with requirements; develops maintenance availability plans; and coordinates or assists with maintenance and operational events, including maintenance availabilities, land-based vehicle movements, and at-sea events.

The role develops expertise in sortie planning and directs the sortie planning team, assists with troubleshooting vehicle faults, and develops and reviews maintenance procedures for technical accuracy and executability. It also helps establish vehicle sustainment processes and procedures that capture institutional knowledge, build Navy independence, and reduce reliance on OEM support. The position calls for deep submarine operational and engineering experience, the ability to work through ambiguous technical challenges, and the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority while supporting safe Navy operation, testing, and sustainment of an advanced undersea capability.

The position is remote and requires 25% travel. An active Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance if required.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of submarine operational experience.
• Post-Department Head (DH) submariner with a strong engineering and submarine maintenance background.
• Demonstrated experience in shipyard or ISEA-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and availability planning across O-, I-, and D-levels.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical data, engineering drawings, test procedures, and pseudo-code/software interface documentation.
• Hands-on experience supervising or executing complex system repairs and troubleshooting at the deck-plate level.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in ambiguous environments or with incomplete technical data.
• Ability to lead and influence without direct authority, using collaboration and relationship-building to drive outcomes.
• Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance if required.

Nice To Haves

• Post-Commanding Officer (CO) submariner with strong operational experience.
• Prior experience working in or with NUWC, ISEA, or other Navy sustainment organizations.
• Knowledge of unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) systems or advanced submarine systems.
• Experience with technical manual development, training system design, and/or knowledge-capture initiatives.
• Familiarity with balancing operational availability requirements against risk-based maintenance decisions.
• Track record of leading cultural change and building team independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Navy’s XLUUV program.
• Serve as a liaison among the program office, fleet, OEM, and ISEA regarding vehicle operations, training, maintenance, and logistics.
• Review contractor submittals for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with requirements.
• Develop maintenance availability plans.
• Coordinate or assist with maintenance and operational events, including maintenance availabilities, land-based vehicle movements, and at-sea events.
• Develop expertise in sortie planning and direct the efforts of the sortie planning team.
• Assist with troubleshooting vehicle faults.
• Develop and review maintenance procedures for technical accuracy and executability.
• Help establish vehicle sustainment processes and procedures that capture institutional knowledge, build Navy independence, and reduce reliance on OEM support.
• Help the Navy safely operate, test, and sustain its undersea capability.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
• Work-life balance.
• Personal development and professional growth through mentorship, career development, and continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed