UUV Operations & Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Technician

Booz Allen Hamilton • Oxnard, CA

5d • $86,900 - $198,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Support Navy undersea programs by performing operational, maintenance, and field tasks for unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs). The role supports day-to-day preventative and corrective maintenance, material handling, vehicle launch and recovery, field operations, and open-water operations. The technician helps maintain vehicle readiness and supports the sustainment of next-generation autonomous undersea platforms.

Requirements

• 8 or more 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 to support on-site fleet technical assistance.
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. during maintenance, launch and recovery, and field operations.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical maintenance, repair, or operational support experience, 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.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

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