Engineering Tech. V

Amentum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Engineering Technician - V (Support Equipment) to deliver field technical services and OJT on Support Equipment, including Ground Support Equipment, for Navy and Marine Corps programs. You will work on aviation ground support equipment training, on-site assistance, and technical evaluation of maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities include developing training plans, conducting on-site instruction, and advising on tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and technical training in a relevant field are required.
• Three years of practical hands-on experience within the past five years.
• Two years at or above the military E5 level or equivalent experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Contract Engineering Technical Services (CETS) for SE OJT training and assistance.
• Provide on-site academic instruction and on-equipment proficiency training to Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
• Develop training plans and SE training programs with the NATEC team to ensure proper operation and maintenance.
• Advise on the identification and use of special tools and test equipment for SE.
• Provide SE equipment information and modifications to maintenance personnel.
• Offer on-site technical support to analyze SE discrepancies in maintenance procedures.
• Evaluate maintenance procedures against weapon system manuals and propose corrective actions.
• Analyze SE deficiencies and develop resolutions with the customer.

Skills

GSE tools

On-the-job training

Education

High School diploma

Technical training in a relevant field

Tools

GSE tools

Aviation ground support equipment knowledge

Job description

Engineering Technician - V (Support Equipment)

The incumbent shall provide Fleet shore activities, CVN, and L class ships technical advice, assistance and on the job training (OJT) to Navy, Marine Corps military and civilian personnel on the acceptance, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of Support Equipment (SE), to include but not limited to: Ground Support Equipment (GSE). This acquisition is for Contract Field Services type of Engineering Technical Services (ETS) in support of SE.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide Contract Engineering Technical Services (CETS) for the SE OJT training and assistance on the aviation programs, systems and equipment.
• Provide on-site academic instruction and on-equipment proficiency training to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, Navy Engineering and Technical Services (NETS) Specialists, and other Government employees, on the operation/maintenance of SE on the aviation programs, systems and equipment.
• Assist the NATEC Technical Coordinator (TC) or the NATEC Product support Lead (PSL) in developing training plans and SE training programs, which will ensure Navy and Marine Corps personnel are trained to operate/maintain SE.
• Provide advice on the identification of, and instruction on the use of special tools, handling equipment, test equipment associated with and related to SE.
• Provide SE Equipment information available on Fleet Support Team approved modifications to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Provide on-site technical support to operating units, commands, and shore-based industrial activities to analyze and identify SE discrepancies in maintenance procedures contained in the most current versions of technical manuals (TMs) for weapon systems/equipment.
• Compare performance of actual weapon systems/equipment and SE procedures against the SE procedures documented in these weapon systems/equipment TMs.
• Evaluate and review Government Furnished Information (GFI) technical source data for SE procedures/equipment. This includes engineering drawings, engineering change proposals (ECPs), technical data packages (TDPs), maintenance plans, logistics support plans, Interim Manual Change Releases (IMCRs), and Interim Rapid Action Changes (IRACs) for technical accuracy and adequacy for incorporation into the applicable weapon systems/equipment operation and maintenance TMs.
• Perform evaluation of maintenance occurrences to the criteria identified in the weapon systems/equipment TMs to ensure conformance with weapon systems and SE objectives; determine the cause of weapon systems/equipment and other related problems and recommend corrective actions to the Government.
• Perform on-site analysis of weapon systems/equipment SE deficiencies/failures, in accordance with the requirements of appropriate TMs and provide advice on the development of resolutions.

Additional Notes:

This position may be required to work or travel to sites which could include environments that are located at or near weapons magazine areas, flight decks, flight line ramps, aircraft spots, combat zones, and weapon ready-service areas.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience: High School diploma AND Technical Training in a relevant technical field is required. Three (3) years of practical hands‑on experience within the past five (5) years AND two (2) years of this experience must be at or above the military E5 level or non‑military equivalent experience is also required

Educational Sources:

• Navy A and/or C Aviation Ground Support Equipment schools (AS) or service equivalent schools
• Accredited Vocational Education Institutions
• OEM/Factory technical training programs related to the system(s)/ equipment being

Preferred experience -

Previous experience as a Full Systems Quality Assurance Representative working on Aviation Ground Support Equipment at Intermediate level is desired.

U.S. Citizenship and a Current Secret Clearance is Required.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

An active passport is required -

with at least 90 days until expiration, at the time of hire. A passport may be obtained after hiring at the candidates own expense. Timeframe for obtaining passport is set by the customer and shall not be waived.

This position is on a Union Job Site -

by accepting this position, you are also accepting membership into the Local/On-Site Union.

Primary Location -

• US-US-CA-NAS North Island – 1 Position
• US-US-CA-MCAS Miramar – 1 Position

Salary: $47.54 per hour

Amentum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Compensation Details:

47.54

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. 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.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/02/2026 - 11/02/2026

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.

Amentum is proud to be an 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.