Corrosion Technician III – Ship Hulls & Systems

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,727 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Technician III (Corrosion) in San Diego, CA to support HM&E engineering for DDG 51 Flight III ships. You will assist with corrosion control, life-cycle support, and ILS reviews on existing and new hull systems.

The role emphasizes field technical support, documentation updates, and crew familiarization for ship trials and certifications. Navy corrosion experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent with credits in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics.
• Three (3) years of experience in the prevention and control of corrosion on Navy ships.
• Three (3) years of experience with VOC compliance per CAA, NESHAP, EPA, OSHA, ASTM 718F, and MSDS.
• Three (3) years of experience conducting surveys of underwater hull, topside, interior, and decks to assess corrosion control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support: research requirements, availability, and parts for ship systems; update technical documentation for installation, testing, operation, and maintenance; support PMS/EOSS updates.
• Assist crew familiarization for AEGIS Light Off, Main Engine Light Off, Ship Trials, CMA, DCMA, LOA, and crew certification phases.
• Review System and Equipment ILS elements per NSWCPD as directed.
• Support full life-cycle activities for DDG 51 Flight III systems.

Skills

Corrosion control

Technical documentation

Navy ships experience

Regulatory compliance

On-site field support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Technician III (Corrosion) in San Diego, CA to support HM&E engineering for DDG 51 Flight III ships. You will assist with corrosion control, life-cycle support, and ILS reviews on existing and new hull systems.

The role emphasizes field technical support, documentation updates, and crew familiarization for ship trials and certifications. Navy corrosion experience highly valued.