Maritime Electrical Technician — Unmanned Systems

The Amatriot Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to support the integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of advanced unmanned maritime systems for the U.S. Navy.

This role involves hands-on work aboard vessels, diagnosing electrical issues, and supporting mission-critical payloads and autonomous C2 capabilities. Travel up to 50% to government and contractor facilities in Florida and California is required, with overtime potential in mission-driven environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical technician work, preferably on marine platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, or integrating electrical systems on maritime or military vessels.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; Interim Secret or prior clearances considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical integration, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of payload systems aboard unmanned maritime vessels.
• Diagnose and repair electrical components for propulsion, power distribution, control systems, and onboard electronics.
• Support integration of autonomous C2 systems with vessel electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot interfaces between subsystems, sensors, propulsion, and autonomy packages.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system drawings to support installation and troubleshooting.
• Conduct electrical testing, fault isolation, and corrective maintenance on vessel components and payload systems.
• Assist with system-level integration and testing to ensure reliable communication between maritime systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical technicians, engineers, and Navy personnel to resolve technical challenges during modifications.
• Support dockside testing, operational evaluations, and field troubleshooting activities.
• Travel to government and contractor facilities, primarily in Florida and California, to support activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Maritime systems

Wiring diagrams

Schematics reading

Travel 50%

Secret clearance

Job description

The Amatriot Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to support the integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of advanced unmanned maritime systems for the U.S. Navy.

This role involves hands-on work aboard vessels, diagnosing electrical issues, and supporting mission-critical payloads and autonomous C2 capabilities. Travel up to 50% to government and contractor facilities in Florida and California is required, with overtime potential in mission-driven environments.