USV Marine Diesel Mechanic/Technician

Fathom Robotics•Ventura, CA

16h•$95,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fathom Robotics provides operations, maintenance, training, and applied engineering services for uncrewed maritime systems supporting U.S. Government and commercial defense programs. We have multiple active projects across a variety of government and commercial clients and are actively fielding systems in operational environments. Fathom Robotics is hiring a USV Marine Diesel Mechanic/Technician to maintain and troubleshoot uncrewed surface vessels supporting active government and commercial defense programs in the Ventura, CA area. You will keep vehicles field-ready: engines, hulls, propulsion, and the electromechanical systems that keep them running. You will work in the shop between test events and on the water during them, launching, recovering, and troubleshooting vehicles in real time alongside the operations team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school training, or an Associate's degree in a relevant field, preferred
3 or more years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience, in marine, automotive, or a related field
Working knowledge of small boat engines, hydraulic systems, and basic electrical troubleshooting
Comfortable working on and around the water, including boat operations and outdoor field conditions
Proficiency with common hand tools and power tools
Able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical work in a shop and marine field environment
Valid driver's license
US person status required (defense program context)
Must be able to pass a background check and be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance

Nice To Haves

USCG license or other maritime credentials
Prior experience maintaining unmanned or autonomous surface vessels
Small boat operation experience
Welding, fiberglass, or fabrication skills
Outboard or diesel engine certifications
Prior experience supporting Navy or defense contractor field operations

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on USV propulsion, hull, and mechanical systems
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on vehicles in the shop and in the field
Conduct pre-mission and post-mission inspections and maintenance checks
Support vehicle launch and recovery operations from small boats and shore-based platforms
Diagnose and resolve issues in real time during on-water test events and customer demonstrations
Maintain parts inventory, tooling, and shop consumables needed to keep vehicles mission-ready
Document maintenance actions, discrepancies, and repairs in test and maintenance logs
Support packaging, staging, and transport of vehicles and support equipment to test sites