Amentum is seeking Electronics Technician Maintenance – Sonar for MARMC Code 287 to provide technical services for ship and land-based site installations. The candidate will operate, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, onboard maintenance training, assessment, inspection, grooming, and calibration of Navy surface combatant ship SONAR auxiliary systems and interfaces.
Job responsibilities:
Review, assess, maintain, and provide recommendations for revision and/or updates of system technical documentation.
Provide scheduling, coordination, and documentation for the MARMC technical assistance and assessment support process.
Write technical, assessment, and inspection reports, Technical Assistance Visit Reports (TAVRs), debriefs Material Assessment Forms (MAF), and trip reports.
Conduct oral debriefings to management and technical personnel.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
A minimum of five (5) years of full-time hands-on technician-level experience, within the last 10 years troubleshooting, repairing, and providing logistic support of sonar or equivalent system and subsystems for Hull or Keel Mounted SONARS.
A minimum of three (3) years of full-time hand-on technician-level experience, within the last 5 years, troubleshooting and repairing of SQS-53 (B,C and D) systems and subsystems including repair/replacement of transducers and stave cables in both non-pressurized and pressurized dome environments.
A minimum of six (5) years of full-time hands-on technician-level experience, within the last 10 years troubleshooting, repairing, and providing logistic support of sonar or equivalent system and subsystems for Towed Array and Sonobuoy Receiving Systems.
A minimum of three (3) years full-time hands-on technician-level specialized experience, within the last 5 years troubleshooting and repairing sonar systems and subsystems which include AN/SQR-19 and MFTA Towed Array Systems, AN/SQQ-28 Sonobuoy Receiving Systems and AN/SQQ-89 On-Board Training (OBT) systems and subsystems.
A minimum of five (5) years of full-time hands-on technician-level experience, within the last 10 years, troubleshooting, repairing, providing logistic support of sonar or equivalent systems and subsystems for SONAR Auxiliary Systems.
A minimum of three (3) years full-time hands-on technical-level specialized experience within the last 5 years, troubleshooting and repair of sonar auxiliary systems and subsystems which include: AN/WQC-2A underwater communications, AN/UQN-$/4A/10 Fathometers, AN/BQH-7A Bathythermographs, and AN/SLQ-25 Torpedo Defense Systems.
A minimum of five (5) years of full-time hands-on technician-level experience, within the last 10 years troubleshooting, repairing, and providing logistic support of sonar or equivalent system and subsystems for WQM-9.
A minimum of three (3) years of full-time hand-on technician-level experience, within the last 5 years, testing transducer arrays and cables using AN/WQM-9 or equivalent equipment.
Must be capable of using and reading technical operation and maintenance documentation and manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and data tables
Must possess a thorough knowledge of technical publications related to Navy surface ship combat and/or electronic systems
Must be able to communicate effectively in written and oral expression
Must know the theory of electrical and electronic principles
The position requires the ability to work onboard US Navy ships and access ship repair industrial facilities
The position may require travel
Must have an active secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
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:
$31.00 - 36.00
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:
04/29/2026 - 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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