Lead Underwater Vehicle Technician (Engineer Technical Services 3) 28203

About the role

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Engineering Technician Maintenance III to support underwater vehicle operations at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) in Kauai, Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineering technicians providing MK 30 support, test, exercise, and training activities.
• Lead daily maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair activities for underwater vehicle electronic systems and sub-assemblies.
• Cook up and oversee technical workflows, maintenance schedules, documentation, and material management to ensure system readiness.
• Guide and mentor technicians, support training, and assist with maintaining required certifications.
• Collaborate with engineers, logistics personnel, and government stakeholders to support operational planning and site readiness.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet quality, safety, and performance standards.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Mk 30 Underwater Vehicle Operating Site operations, including planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Experience with electronics troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience supporting MK30 Underwater Target systems, including turnaround, maintenance, production control, or quality assurance.
• Broad range of MK30 certifications to include at a minimum target turnaround, maintenance, quality assurance, launch master, and logistics certifciations.
• Strong technical documentation and process tracking skills.
• Able to coordinate multiple maintenance and operational tasks simultaneously.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or completion of an Electronics Trade School.
• Current Forklift and Crane certifications (or ability to obtain after hire).
• Familiarity with Navy underwater vehicle operations, PMRF range support, or NUWC Keyport mission environments.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical/electronic systems used in maritime or undersea applications.
• Prior experience supporting defense technical operations or maritime systems maintenance.

Skills

• Electronics troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair.
• Supporting MK30 Underwater Target systems.
• Maintaining and repairing MK30 Underwater Vehicle systems.
• Ensuring system readiness and quality, safety, and performance standards.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
• Financial planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $81,481.00 - $110,000.00.

Schedule

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt.