Assistant Engineer; RSC

Position Overview

Full‑time, Non‑exempt

Naval Base Point Loma, CA

$36.00/hr plus $7.50/hr (Health & Wellness through the Union)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA‑TECH) is a Department of Defense contractor specializing in range operations and maintenance, weapons testing, facilities management, and cybersecurity. We operate a dozen active test and training ranges for the Army, Air Force, and Navy and are dedicated to delivering high‑quality services and customer satisfaction.

• Reports to vessel Captain/Mate
• Manages daily deck operations
• Performs exterior maintenance
• Directs deckhands in daily duties
• Maintains accurate inventory of onboard deck department supplies
• Executes equipment inspections as needed

• Will work ashore and afloat on the RSC vessels
• Overtime is required
• Vessels may stay out at sea and not return to port multiple days in a row (occurs frequently)
• Operations are conducted in a variety of weather conditions and sea states
• Normal shipboard physical activity is required

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Two (2) years of previous experience as an engineering department crew member on vessels with diesel propulsion is required; five (5) years of experience is preferred
• Knowledge of marine electrical systems is preferred
• USCG Merchant Mariner Document endorsement as Qualified Member of the Engineering Department and a valid medical certificate are required
• USCG License Rating Qualified Member of the Engineering Department "Any Rating" with medical cert is preferred
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a SECRET clearance throughout employment
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation

U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance required; maintain throughout employment

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

SA‑TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

SA‑TECH participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify system and will verify work authorization through E‑Verify. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5‑30 days of the requisition posting date for optimal consideration.