Sonar Technician - Surface

Amentum; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is hiring an Electronics Technician Maintenance to provide technical services for installations. The role involves maintenance and troubleshooting of MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT) systems.

The ideal candidate will have six years of technician experience and three years in Navy systems, along with strong documentation skills. This hourly position offers a compensation range of $33-$38/hour and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of technician-level experience in MK 32 SVTT systems.
• Three years of engineering experience in Navy surface ship combat systems.
• Ability to work onboard US Navy ships and access industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and update system technical documentation.
• Provide scheduling and documentation for technical support.
• Write technical and inspection reports.

Skills

Technical documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Electrical principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Auto-Cad

Visio

Job description

Amentum is seeking Electronics Technician Maintenance for MARMC Code 287 to provide technical services for ship and land-based site installations. The candidate will operate, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot, test, onboard maintenance training, assessment, inspection, grooming, and calibration of Navy surface combatant ship MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT) and interfaces.

Job responsibilities:

• Review, assess, maintain, and provide recommendations for revision and/or updates of system technical documentation.

• Provide scheduling, coordination, and documentation for the MARMC technical assistance and assessment support process.

• Write technical, assessment, and inspection reports, Technical Assistance Visit Reports (TAVRs), debriefs Material Assessment Forms (MAF), and trip reports.

• Conduct oral debriefings to management and technical personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• A minimum of six (6) years of full-time hands-on technician-level experience within the last 10 years in installation, testing, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and repair of MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT) systems and equipment

• A minimum of three (3) years of full-time engineering experience within the last 5 years in Navy surface ship combat and/or electronic systems in a hands-on or supervisory capacity over technicians operating and maintaining systems

• Must be capable of using and reading technical operation and maintenance documentation and manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and data tables

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of technical publications related to Navy surface ship combat and/or electronic systems

• Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral expression

• Must know the theory of electrical and electronic principles

• The position requires the ability to work onboard US Navy ships and access ship repair industrial facilities

• The position may require travel

• Must have an active secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed U.S. Navy MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT), a school or U.S. Navy MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tube (SVTT) Operator and Maintenance course

• Experience in operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, assessments, and inspections, on MK 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT) including, but not limited to:

• Familiarity with QA process/procedures about SVTT RAC

• General experience with mechanical and industrial repair methodologies

• Interpreting Engineering Drawings and ability to determine parts, material, and machine tooling required to perform work based on the drawings. Also, be able to create a flow diagram/drawing based on the situation

• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Auto-Cad, and Visio

• Proficient with the NAVY Supply Product Quality Deficiency Reporting (PQDR) system

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

$33-$38/hour

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:

04/29/2026 - Until Filled

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.