UUV Operations & Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Technician

Booz Allen Hamilton•Port Hueneme, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Support Navy undersea programs by performing operational, maintenance, and field tasks for unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs). The role supports preventative and corrective maintenance, material handling, vehicle launch and recovery, field operations, and open-water operations, helping maintain vehicle readiness and sustain next-generation autonomous undersea platforms. The position requires on-site work at Port Hueneme and travel up to 15% within and outside the continental United States to provide on-site fleet technical assistance. Employees may need to obtain a Secret clearance and must be able to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The projected annual compensation range is $86,900 to $198,000. Booz Allen describes its benefits as including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Eligibility for benefit programs depends on regular weekly hours worked.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, repair, or operational support.
Ability to read, interpret, and edit technical documentation and drawings.
Ability to work on-site at Port Hueneme.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time within and outside the continental United States.
Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds during maintenance, launch and recovery, and field operations.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

At least 8 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, repair, or operational support, preferably on Navy unmanned maritime systems.
Experience with unmanned systems, maritime platforms, or robotics.
Experience supporting field operations, launch and recovery, or maintenance teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.

Responsibilities

Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on UUV mechanical systems and support equipment.
Assist with material handling, inventory, and logistics for operational assets.
Support vehicle launch, recovery, pier-side evolutions, and open-water operations.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform component-level repairs.
Read, interpret, and edit technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and mechanical drawings.
Document maintenance actions and assist in readiness and field events.
Maintain contractor- and government-owned tooling required for UUV maintenance and operations.
Travel to provide on-site fleet technical assistance as needed.