Marine Systems Technician

Anchor Innovation, Inc.; Coronado, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site waterfront position

40 hours per week

Job summary

Anchor Innovation, Inc. seeks an experienced Marine Systems Technician to support a small boat maintenance program at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, CA.

The role is full-time and on-site, with a 0700–1500 schedule, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday. The technician will perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, repowering, and outfitting of boats and marine systems, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government CAC.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Minimum five years of hands-on marine maintenance experience with limited supervision.
• Extensive experience with major marine outboard and/or diesel engines.
• Certification or factory training for at least one supported propulsion system.
• Experience building, repowering, modifying, or outfitting small boats.
• Experience coordinating with marine OEMs for technical support and repairs.
• Experience in waterfront, maintenance, shop, and outdoor environments.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, repowering, and outfitting of small boats and marine systems.
• Independently diagnose mechanical, electrical, hull, and related issues with limited supervision.
• Coordinate with OEMs for technical support, upgrades, and parts replacements.
• Maintain documentation and readiness of a fleet of small boats.
• Support launch and recovery operations and waterfront maintenance activities.

Skills

Marine maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Outboard engines

Diesel engines

Repowering

Boat outfitting

Problem solving

Teamwork/communication

Education

Marine propulsion system certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Shop equipment

Electrical test tools

Job description

Description

Marine Systems Technician

Location:
Coronado, CA – Naval Air Station North Island

Schedule:

Full-time

Monday–Friday, 0700–1500
40 hours per week

Travel:
Limited travel as required in support of waterfront and maintenance operations.

About This Opportunity

Anchor Innovation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Systems Technician to support an established small boat maintenance program at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California.

This is a full-time, on-site waterfront position supporting the maintenance and readiness of a fleet of more than 80 small boats. The position follows a consistent Monday–Friday, 0700–1500 schedule, 40 hours per week.

The Marine Systems Technician performs hands‑on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, repowering, and outfitting of small boats and associated marine systems. The ideal candidate is an experienced marine technician capable of independently diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hull, and ancillary-system issues with limited supervision.

Typical Areas of Support

• Outboard Engine Maintenance & Repair
• Diesel Engine Maintenance & Repair
• Preventative & Corrective Maintenance
• Small Boat Repowering
• Vessel Outfitting & Modifications
• Marine Electrical Systems
• Hull & Ancillary Equipment
• Engine & System Troubleshooting
• OEM Technical Coordination
• Parts & Material Identification
• Launch & Recovery Operations
• Vessel Readiness Inspections
• Maintenance Documentation
• Waterfront Maintenance Support

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Common Access Card (CAC)
• Valid Driver's License
• Minimum five years of recent, hands‑on marine maintenance experience performing at a high level with limited or no direct supervision
• Extensive experience maintaining and repairing major marine outboard and/or diesel engines
• Experience with one or more of the following manufacturers:
  • Yamaha
  • Honda
  • Mercury
  • Evinrude/Johnson
  • Cummins
• Manufacturer certification or factory training applicable to at least one supported marine propulsion system
• Experience building, repowering, modifying, or outfitting small boats for operational service
• Experience maintaining and repairing small boat hulls and ancillary equipment
• Working knowledge of basic marine wiring and electrical distribution systems
• Experience coordinating with marine OEMs for technical support, upgrades, replacement components, and repairs
• Experience launching and recovering small boats
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and diagnose marine mechanical and electrical problems
• Ability to work in waterfront, maintenance, shop, and outdoor environments
• Ability to safely use standard marine maintenance tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple marine OEM certifications or factory training
• Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, or Cummins factory certifications
• Experience maintaining military, government, law‑enforcement, commercial, or other high‑use small craft
• Experience with RHIBs/RIBs, patrol craft, or similar operational small boats
• Experience troubleshooting 12V/24V marine electrical systems
• Experience with electronic engine‑management and OEM diagnostic systems
• Experience performing major engine replacements and vessel repowers
• Experience working directly with OEM technical representatives and parts/service organizations
• Prior U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, or other government small‑boat maintenance experience