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SAIC · 10 hours ago

Engineering Technician VI

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician VI to support Boat Operations and Maintenance during test events for the US Navy Autonomous Systems. This role involves providing boat operation services during at-sea testing of unmanned underwater vehicles, including maintenance, logistics, and fabrication of test fixtures.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform boat operations efforts on inland or coastal waters

Maintain a safe speed and course while supporting boat operations

Monitor weather conditions and adjust course as necessary

Ensure the vessel's safety equipment is in working order

Communicate with other vessels via radio and other means during boat operations

Perform basic maintenance and repair on diesel and outboard engines

Carry out navigational tasks as required

Able to work beyond an (9) hour workday as required

Coordinating pre-deployment test briefs

Conducting equipment and vessel checks during and after test evolutions

Providing in support of UUV testing

Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of boat failures

Identifying and facilitating vendors to provide vessel maintenance

Fabrication of test fixtures and deployment mechanisms

Performing routine maintenance checks on project support vessels and equipment

Deployment of UUVs and other project equipment and vehicles

Maintenance and repair of various autonomous equipment and deployable vehicles

Qualification

Open-water boat operationsDeck Hand experienceAdvanced boat operationsGeneral electronics equipmentBoat launchRecoveryBoat coxswain qualificationCraneRigging operationsMercury Technician certificationDiesel Engine TechnicianIndependenceFamiliar with MS OfficeTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Minimum four (4) years of open-water boat operations experience

Two (4) years of experience as a Deck Hand in rigging and deck equipment for deployment and retrieval in a maritime/water environment

Able to obtain a Secret Clearance after start, active DoD SECRET clearance preferred

Experience with advanced boat operations techniques and handling

Able to work on boat in the open ocean for a minimum of 9 hours a day

Familiar with general electronics equipment including multimeters and hand tools

Experience with boat launch, recovery and trailering

Must be able to work independently and with a team as required

Preferred

Six (6) years of demonstrated experience holding a boat coxswain or captain qualification from a military or civilian source operating jet drive and prop propulsion units

Knowledge of crane and rigging operations, including rigging loads for lifts

Certified Mercury Technician experience

Cummins and Yanmar Diesel Engine Technician experience

Maritime Institute 100 Ton Captains Course

Hamilton Jet Configuration and Service experience

Forklift certified

Familiar with MS Office products, to include Word, Excel, and Power Point