Marine Technician Jr.

Aevex • San Diego, CA

11d

About The Position

As a Junior Marine Technician, you will help ensure the readiness and reliability of unmanned surface vessels and other marine platforms used in fleet operations and exercises. The role involves hands-on technical work, maintenance, and support, as well as contributions to training and integration events. You may work with customer personnel and other stakeholders during training, integration, and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) events. Field operations may take place in industrial or austere environments, including Naval facilities, event locations, and on the water during operations or training. Travel is required.

You will perform service and maintenance on mechanical systems to maintain readiness for on-water testing and evaluation, and assist technicians and senior technicians in diagnosing and correcting issues as directed. The position requires regular, reliable attendance and professional conduct with internal and external associates.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of hands-on mechanical maintenance, repair, or field-support experience, and the ability to obtain a Boater’s Safety (COLREGS) certificate and a DoD clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. The stated starting pay range is $29.85–$33.30 USD. AEVEX offers a benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan for qualified employees.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with reading technical documentation.
• Ability to work in high-tempo and on-water environments while balancing multiple priorities efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and technical teams.
• Hands-on and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to dynamic operational environments.
• Willingness to learn mechanical systems aboard unmanned surface vessels and other prototype platforms.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain a Boater’s Safety (COLREGS) certificate.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in mechanical systems maintenance, repair, or field support.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with structured operational and safety processes and commercial or government fleet maintenance.
• Relevant technical certifications or vocational training in mechanical and marine systems.
• Experience working in industrial or austere environments, including Naval facilities or maritime settings.
• Training or experience with maritime or autonomous platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and maintenance on mechanical systems to maintain readiness for on-water testing and evaluation.
• Assist technicians and senior technicians in identifying symptoms, determining issues, and correcting them as instructed.
• Support training, integration, and RDTE events, including working with customer personnel and other stakeholders when requested.
• Contribute to technical engagement and support for unmanned surface vessels and other marine platforms in fleet operations and exercises.
• Perform field operations in industrial and austere environments, including Naval facilities, event locations, and potentially on the water.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and professional conduct with internal and external business associates.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• Dental insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• Vision insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• Disability insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• Life insurance, with a portion of premiums paid by the company
• Professional development funds
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), including counseling, legal help, and child and elder care support, for qualified employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED