Small Craft Specialist

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Quantico, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Small Craft Specialist provides expertise and support to the U.S. Marine Corps in the field of small craft systems. The role supports small craft programs through market research, technology integration assessments, testing, report writing, audits, and recommendations for improvements. Responsibilities also include maintaining and updating drawings, reviewing safety assessments and engineering change proposals, investigating equipment malfunctions, and managing the MCSC boat locker and related equipment. The position supports equipment fielding and acceptance, new equipment training, technical issue resolution, and development of technical manuals. It is 100% onsite in the Quantico, Virginia area. The role requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Mercury Verado Engine certification in all echelons of maintenance and diagnostics.
Evinrude 55HP Multi-Fuel Engine certification in all echelons of maintenance and diagnostics.
Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft repair certification.
Formal training and qualification as a USMC Small Craft Mechanic (AMOS 1342) or equivalent.
Water Safety Craft certification as Operator/Maintainer.
Must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct market research and assess the potential integration of new technology into USMC small craft programs.
Coordinate and execute testing of new small craft and equipment, and draft summary reports.
Draft, review, and recommend changes to test plans.
Conduct physical configuration audits on small craft systems.
Draft new drawings and update existing drawings.
Review safety assessments and provide recommendations.
Draft, review, and edit engineering change proposals.
Investigate and report on small craft and equipment malfunctions caused by material failures.
Draft and review plans for supportability demonstrations, validation and verification of technical manuals, and modifications to fielded assets; provide recommendations and participate in these activities.
Maintain and manage the MCSC boat locker and related equipment.
Support fielding and acceptance of initial issue equipment for operational forces, including new equipment training, technical support, technical issue resolution with manufacturers, and development of new equipment technical manuals.