Submarine ARCI Sonar Technician — Fleet Support

Amentum; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long‑term disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Submarine Sonar Technician (ARCI / Multi‑Platform) to support NAVSEA, DoD personnel, and engineering teams with installation, testing, maintenance, validation, and certification of Submarine ARCI sonar systems. You will work as the primary on-site interface for submarine installations and ensure compliance with procedures.

The role requires active Secret clearance, Navy C School or equivalent technical training, and readiness to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Excellent communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
• Willingness to travel 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Install, monitor, validate, and service sonar equipment and ARCI systems aboard U.S. submarines
• Execute test and evaluation, system check-outs, certifications, and electronic system verifications
• Review Engineering Change Proposals for technical and equipment impacts
• Assist in implementing Engineering Change Instructions
• Develop technical data including PMS documentation, manuals, troubleshooting guides, drawing updates, maintainability improvements, and test reports
• Provide subject matter expertise to support systems engineering efforts
• Train others on system operation, maintenance, and performance considerations
• Plan and coordinate tasks for other engineering technicians and support personnel
• Establish and maintain logs, databases, inventories, and documentation systems to track project status
• Serve as primary on-site customer interface for equipment installation, testing, surveys, fabrication, and technical tasks
• Ensure compliance with engineering plans, specifications, documentation standards, and test procedures
• Provide technical evaluations on components, installations, and system performance in alignment with engineering requirements
• Support engineers in proposal development and contribute to technical content assessments
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned

Skills

Communications

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Navy C School

Vocational/technical training

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Submarine Sonar Technician (ARCI / Multi‑Platform) to support NAVSEA, DoD personnel, and engineering teams with installation, testing, maintenance, validation, and certification of Submarine ARCI sonar systems. You will work as the primary on-site interface for submarine installations and ensure compliance with procedures.

The role requires active Secret clearance, Navy C School or equivalent technical training, and readiness to travel up to 15%.