Small Boat Engineering Technician Instructor

Responsibilities

Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance
Operate and control casualties of propulsion systems in-port and underway on small navy watercraft
Execute pre-start and post-operation checks
Adhere to Amentum’s Ethics Program, Workplace Environment, and Occupational Safety standards
Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas or craft

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
• US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
• Six (6) years of experience as a Navy Engineman/Navy Construction Mechanic/Navy Electrician’s Mate OR equivalent civilian experience
• Experience as a Navy Engineman/Navy Construction Mechanic/Navy Electrician’s Mate OR equivalent civilian experience
• Qualified as a Navy Second Class Swimmer or equivalent
• Able to perform limited travel, as needed
• Able to work alternate schedules as required by training needs
• Able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and conditions

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Navy Engineman, Electrician or Electronics Technician with Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS), Maritime Prepositioning Force Utility Boat (MPFUB), Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC), Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) or Amphibious Bulk Liquid Transfer System (ABLTS)
• Familiarity with CAT C18 & C4.4, John Deere 6081, Cummins QSM-11, Evinrude Outboard Engines, Hamilton and Wartsila Waterjets, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Experience with 460 and 115 Vac distribution systems, 24 Vdc, diesel engine electronic control systems and programmable logic controllers
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance and preservation of Navy small craft
• Military Instructor certification

Skills

• Proficient in Marine Propulsion, Electrical, Auxiliary and control systems

Benefits

In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the Service Contract Act (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.

Pay

$28.44 - 35.01

Schedule

Overtime-eligible position

Original Posting

07/14/2026 - Until Filled

Contact Information

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