Submarine Sonar Technician - Bremerton WA

Amentum; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Bremerton, WA seeks an ARCI Sonar Technician with multi-platform Submarine ARCI experience to support our naval operations. The role involves installing, testing, and maintaining electronic systems on site, and coordinating with engineers and technicians.

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance, 5+ years of related experience or equivalent training, and be willing to travel 40–50%. Navy C school experience is a plus; U.S. citizenship required for clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Secret US government security clearance required.
• 5+ years of related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Able to travel 40–50% and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install, monitor, and service equipment at client sites.
• Perform test, evaluation, and verifications of electronic systems.
• Review Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts.
• Assist in engineering change instructions and maintain documentation.
• Develop data and procedures for maintenance, tests, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Vocational / technical training beyond high school

Tools

Computer systems

Integrated software applications

Job description

This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs. Once identified a funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role.

Transitioning military and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Amentum is seeking an ARCI Sonar Technician with multi-platform Submarine ARCI experience to support our Bremerton, WA location.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at company and client sites.
• Perform test and evaluation, check-out, certification tasks. Perform validations/ verifications of various electronic systems.
• Review Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts.
• Assist in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions.
• Develop technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, trouble-shooting procedures, drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports.
• Support systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise.
• Assist in training others in the operation and performance of systems.
• Plan and coordinate work of other engineering technicians and related positions.
• Establish and maintain a filing system, databases and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory.
• Direct on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, survey, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed.
• Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications and test procedures.
• Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout and contract requirements.
• May support engineers in the development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret US government security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Vocational / technical training beyond high school and 5+ years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
• Position requires the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
• Position does require travel (40-50%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Navy "C" school
• Prefer the candidate that is knowledgeable across multiple submarine platforms and SWFTS systems.

MINIMUM HIRING HOURLY RATE: $25.20

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

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:

$22.53 - $50.00

Original Posting:

09/30/2026 - 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.

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