Marine Technician Jr.
About The Position
As a Junior Marine Technician, you will ensure the readiness and reliability of unmanned surface vessels and other marine platforms deployed in fleet operations and exercises. The role involves hands-on technical engagement, maintenance, and support, as well as contributions to training and integration events. Travel is required, and work may take place in industrial, austere, and on-water environments, including Naval facilities and event locations. The role is not typically customer-facing, but may involve working directly with customer personnel and other stakeholders to support training, integration, and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDTE) events. You will perform maintenance on mechanical systems and assist more experienced technicians in identifying and correcting issues.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience in mechanical systems maintenance, repair, or field support.
- Basic understanding of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with reading technical documentation.
- Ability to perform in high-tempo, on-water environments while balancing multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and technical teams.
- Hands-on problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to dynamic operational environments.
- Willingness to learn mechanical systems on unmanned surface vessels and other prototype platforms.
- Must be able to obtain a Boater’s Safety (COLREGS) certificate.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
- Ability to travel and work in industrial, austere, and on-water environments.
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 making corrections as instructed.
- Support training, integration, and RDTE events, potentially working with customer personnel and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to the readiness and reliability of unmanned surface vessels and other marine platforms in fleet operations and exercises.
- Exhibit professional behavior with internal and external business associates and align daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance group coverage, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
