SURTASS Technical Advisor

Position Overview

Amentum is seeking dynamic and strong leaders for employment as a SURTASS Technical Advisor for the SURTASS program, based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

• Participate in planning, execution, and reporting of new and existing SURTASS equipment installations.
• Perform an independent, self‑directed role, leading a small team of technicians and technical repair activities.
• Serve as an onsite manager coordinating port services and other activities to support ship’s Mission Readiness Availability and Mission Readiness Reviews (MRR/MRA) between operational missions at sea.
• Review all incoming and outgoing communications.
• Resolve or request technical support for repairs to the program office.
• Operate the SURTASS Operations Center (SOC) daily, including array evolutions, message transmission, equipment preventive and corrective maintenance, and responding to program office inquiries.
• Interact directly with embarked entities in support of array evolutions, mission requirements, communications plans, port entry/departure, and security of all SURTASS controlled spaces.
• Ensure all rules and regulations are followed and report any violations.
• Train new personnel and provide ongoing training for experienced personnel.
• Act as the commanding officer of the onboard COMSEC account.

• Associate's degree in electronic technology or equivalent military class “C” electronics maintenance school.
• Five (5) years of practical hands‑on experience in operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of secure networks and communications systems, navigation systems, and sonar systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a task lead as required.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Qualified in all SURTASS subordinate positions.
• Experience on U.S. Navy electronics equipment.

• 600 sea day on the SURTASS program.
• Worked in position under instruction for 2 missions.
• Background in EKMS/COMSEC.

$56,000 and up DOE (depending on experience, education, skills, etc.).

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax‑saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Amentum is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Original Posting: 05/28/2026 - Until Filled.