Submarine Sonar Technician (ARCI / Multi‑Platform)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Submarine Sonar Technician (ARCI / Multi‑Platform) in Portsmouth, NH to support NAVSEA and DoD teams with installation, testing, maintenance, validation, and certification of ARCI sonar systems aboard U.S. submarines.

This role requires an Active Secret clearance, Navy C School or equivalent training, 5+ years of related experience, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to travel 10–15%.

Qualifications

• Active Secret US Government Clearance required.
• Navy C School or equivalent training plus 5+ years related experience.
• Strong communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions for operational hardware/software.
• Ability 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 verifications.
• Review Engineering Change Proposals for impacts.
• Assist in implementing Engineering Change Instructions.
• Develop PMS documentation, manuals, troubleshooting guides, and test reports.
• Provide SME support to systems engineering efforts.
• Train others on operation, maintenance, and performance.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

ARCI sonar systems

Test & evaluation

System integration

Troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Education

Navy C School training

5+ years related experience

Tools

ARCI systems

SWFTS

Job description

Submarine Sonar Technician (ARCI / Multi‑Platform)

Portsmouth, New Hampshire | Transitioning Military & Veterans Encouraged to Apply

We invest early in highly specialized submarine talent. If you’re a Sonar Technician (ST) with hands‑on ARCI and multi‑platform submarine experience, we want to connect with you.

This position is contingent upon identifying a candidate whose expertise aligns with our strategic needs, at which point a funded role will be formally opened. We are proactively seeking a standout professional interested in continuing meaningful Fleet support work ashore.

You’ll support NAVSEA, DoD personnel, and engineering teams with installation, testing, maintenance, validation, and certification of Submarine ARCI sonar systems. Your platform knowledge and acoustic expertise will help ensure high‑reliability performance and readiness across the Fleet.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Vocational/technical training beyond high school or Navy C School and five plus (5+) years of job‑related experience or equivalent.
• 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.
• Ability to support 10‑15% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable across multiple submarine platforms and SWFTS systems

Benefits

• medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short term disability insurance
• 15 days of paid time off
• 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year
• 12 days of paid holiday leave
• parental leave

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:

$25.04 - $50.00 Hourly

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.

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