SWRMC Submarine Auxiliaries Engineering Technician VI

Amentum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Submarine Auxiliaries Engineering Technician VI to support SWRMC Code 270 at Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, CA. This contingent position requires SECRET clearance and extensive submarine auxiliary systems experience.

You will perform maintenance on shipboard hydraulics, develop troubleshooting plans, and assist in engineering evaluations while traveling up to 10% and coordinating with shipboard teams.

Qualifications

• Must have SECRET clearance.
• Must be physically able to climb, crawl, and transit through submarine spaces.
• Must have minimum 13 years of technical experience with submarine auxiliary systems maintenance and related certification documentation.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Travel required: 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) visits to submarines inport and at sea.
• Develop troubleshooting plans for submarine hydraulic controllers and piping systems.
• Verify compliance with systems engineering principles and Navy maintenance programs.
• Assist evaluations of hydraulic and freshwater control systems onboard submarines.
• Review non-standard test procedures and ensure test relationships are captured in ITPs.
• Coordinate with shipboard personnel to effect repairs; may work onboard ships.
• Perform maintenance of shipboard hydraulic systems and controllers on submarines.
• Repair and maintain submarine safety, diving, auxiliary, and atmospheric control systems.
• Provide on-the-job training with ships' force during visits.
• Prepare certification memos, CHENG certifications, and Navy time-system documentation.

Skills

SECRET clearance

Submarine experience

Self-starter

Job description

Amentum is actively seeking a Submarine Auxiliaries Engineering Technician VI, to work in SWRMC Code 270 at Naval Base, Point Loma, San Diego, CA. This is a contingent fill.

Essential Responsibilities (at least 2-3):

• Support Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) visits to submarine both inport and at sea.

• Develop Troubleshooting plans for submarine hydraulic controllers and piping systems.

• Verify compliance with systems engineering principles, integration approaches, and accepted Department of the Navy maintenance program fundamentals.

• Support engineering evaluations of hydraulic and freshwater control systems onboard submarines.

• Review non-standard test procedures that are called out in a work specification as required and verify that individual work to test relationships are accurately captured in the ITP.

• Coordinate with shipboard and waterfront personnel to effect repairs to subject systems. Will require working onboard ships at times.

• Conduct maintenance of shipboard hydraulic systems and controllers onboard US NAVY submarines.

• Conduct repair and maintenance of submarine safety, diving, auxiliary and atmospheric control systems (S&D Hydraulics, Ships Service Hydraulics, HP air, LP Air, CO-H2 Burners, CO2 Scrubbers, external hydraulics, AEOG, FW systems, Sanitary System, Diesel Engine and supporting systems,)

• Conduct On-the-job training with ships force during visits.

• Prepare all required products including certification PowerPoint, CHENG certification memos, documentation in Navy-provided time systems, and other supporting documents.

Minimum Requirements (at least 2-3):

• Must have SECRET clearance

• Must be physically able to climb, crawl, and transit through the spaces of a submarine.

• Must have minimum 13 years of technical experience with submarine auxiliary systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and the associated documentation required for certification.

• Must be a self-starter.

• Travel required: 10%

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Prior Machinist Mate LPO/LCPO of a Submarine Auxiliary Division (E-6 or above).

• Prior experience working in SWRMC or MARMC Code 270 as an Auxiliaries Engineering Technician.

• Certified to work on AEOG and experience with SUBSAFE systems.

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:

$48.13 - 56.13

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:

08/19/2026 - 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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