Sonar Technician - Surface

Overview

Amentum is seeking Electronics Technician Maintenance for MARMC Code 287 to provide technical services for ship and land-based site installations. The candidate will operate, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot, test, onboard maintenance training, assessment, inspection, grooming, and calibration of Navy surface combatant ship MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT) and interfaces.

• Review, assess, maintain, and provide recommendations for revision and/or updates of system technical documentation.
• Provide scheduling, coordination, and documentation for the MARMC technical assistance and assessment support process.
• Write technical, assessment, and inspection reports, Technical Assistance Visit Reports (TAVRs), debriefs Material Assessment Forms (MAF), and trip reports.
• Conduct oral debriefings to management and technical personnel.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• A minimum of six (6) years of full-time hands-on technician-level experience within the last 10 years in installation, testing, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and repair of MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT) systems and equipment.
• A minimum of three (3) years of full-time engineering experience within the last 5 years in Navy surface ship combat and/or electronic systems in a hands-on or supervisory capacity over technicians operating and maintaining systems.
• Ability to use and read technical operation and maintenance documentation and manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
• Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to Navy surface ship combat and/or electronic systems.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of electrical and electronic theory.
• Ability to work onboard US Navy ships and access ship repair industrial facilities.
• May require travel.
• Must have an active secret US government clearance.
  
  Note:
  
  US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.

• Completed U.S. Navy MK 32 SVTT coursework or equivalent school training.
• Experience in operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, assessments, and inspections on SVTT.
• Familiarity with QA processes/procedures about SVTT RAC.
• General experience with mechanical and industrial repair methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and determine parts, material, and tooling; capability to create flow diagrams/drawings as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Auto-Cad, and Visio.
• Proficient with the NAVY Supply Product Quality Deficiency Reporting (PQDR) system.

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, in addition to base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked to help meet SCA minimums. The amount may vary based on benefits selected now and in the future.

$33-$38/hour

The compensation range or hourly rate listed is a good-faith estimate of the offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

• 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

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

03/31/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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