1722 - Mechanical Maintenance Lead

About the role

Sigma Defense is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Lead to oversee, coordinate, and execute mechanical maintenance, repair, and modification activities on complex systems associated with air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, or naval mechanical platforms. This role provides hands-on technical leadership while ensuring maintenance work meets safety, quality, documentation, and operational readiness standards. This is a contingent position pending award of contract.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience performing maintenance, repair, or modification of air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems
• 5+ years of concurrent experience supervising mechanical maintenance and repair of air-cushion vehicles or aircraft
• Strong technical background in mechanical systems, component-level maintenance, and operational restoration
• Proven experience implementing and enforcing quality control measures within a mechanical maintenance environment
• Demonstrated ability to apply standards to mechanical maintenance activities to improve processes and ensure quality
• Ability to train others in 3-M compliance
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience directing maintenance teams in operational environments
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain documentation, interpret technical data, and ensure accuracy in maintenance records
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher (may be sponsored for the right candidate)
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily execution of mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for air-cushion vehicles, aircraft systems, or shipboard mechanical equipment
• Supervise maintenance technicians and mechanics, ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to procedures, and safe work practices
• Assign and monitor tasks, provide technical direction, and ensure maintenance actions are performed correctly and efficiently
• Conduct and oversee corrective and preventative maintenance, component replacements, system inspections, alignments, and operational tests
• Diagnose complex mechanical issues and guide the team through resolution using established technical methods and best practices
• Validate work completion through functional checks, inspections, and documentation
• Implement and enforce mechanical maintenance quality control measures
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable workmanship and technical standards, including:
  • J-STD-001
  • IPC-A-610
  • IPC-A-620
• Identify maintenance discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to sustain high-quality maintenance outcomes
• Utilize the Navy 3-M Preventative Maintenance Program to plan, document, and validate maintenance requirements
• Ensure accurate and complete maintenance recordkeeping, including logs, system documentation, and maintenance index system entries
• Ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are followed, documented, and updated in accordance with procedural requirements
• Train personnel on proper use of 3-M tools, forms, and reporting processes
• Enforce strict adherence to safety practices, hazard controls, and maintenance worksite protocols
• Identify risks involving equipment, tooling, maintenance processes, or personnel, and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Conduct worksite inspections to ensure compliance with safety policies and mechanical system maintenance standards
• Mentor and train junior technicians in mechanical maintenance procedures, quality requirements, and proper documentation practices
• Support qualification tracking, skills development, and certification maintenance for assigned personnel
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety, and pride in workmanship

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance

Pay

Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000 annually