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Senior Small USV Maintenance SME - Position Description
Join a team that's shaping the future of Navy support. ICI Services-a 100% employee-owned company proudly celebrating 26 years ofexcellence-is seeking Senior Small USV Maintenance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) Team at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in San Diego, CA.
At ICI Services, our employee-owners drive innovation and deliver mission-focused solutions across the Navy enterprise. Our diverse team of acquisition experts, financial analysts, engineers, logisticians, IT professionals, and technical specialists is united by a commitment to quality, performance, and customer success. Become part of an organization where your expertise matters and your contributions make a difference.
Security Clearance:
Applicant must hold or be able to obtain an active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET personnel security clearance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Lead the coordination and execution of scheduled and corrective maintenance for Small USVs across assigned units, ensuring compliance with technical manuals, maintenance instructions, safety requirements, and configuration standards.
· Serve as the primary maintenance technical authority for Small USV hull, mechanical, electrical, and embedded mission systems (as applicable), providing troubleshooting guidance, root-cause analysis, and repair recommendations.
· Plan, prioritize, and track maintenance actions to meet operational timelines; integrate maintenance plans with operations schedules and availability windows.
· Coordinate required parts, tools, support equipment, and external support (e.g., depot-level, OEM/field service reps, and other stakeholders) to execute maintenance efficiently.
· Develop and maintain maintenance processes, checklists, and job guides; recommend updates to procedures based on lessons learned and reliability trends.
· Implement and monitor quality assurance practices, including verification of completed maintenance, controlled work packages, and configuration control.
· Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records; ensure proper closeout of work orders and reporting of discrepancies, failures, and safety incidents in accordance with unit policy.
· Conduct pre- and post-maintenance operational checks and validation events (including sea trials where required) to confirm system readiness and safe operation.
· Identify recurring failure modes and recommend reliability improvements, preventive maintenance adjustments, and spares posture changes.
· Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to USVRON 3 and USVRON 7 Sailors on Small USV maintenance fundamentals and advanced troubleshooting, emphasizing safety, technical rigor, and repeatable best practices.
· Design and execute a structured OJT program (task lists, demonstrations, supervised performance, and performance evaluation) aligned to unit needs and platform configuration.
· Mentor junior maintainers and maintenance leaders; assess training gaps, provide feedback, and recommend qualification standards/certification pathways.
· Support logistics and readiness reporting, including readiness brief inputs, maintenance status updates, and risk-to-mission impacts.
· Interface with engineering, program office, and fleet stakeholders to communicate maintenance trends, emergent issues, and recommended corrective actions.
Required Qualifications:
· Demonstrated senior-level experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Small USVs or comparable unmanned/autonomous maritime platforms.
· Proficiency interpreting technical data (technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, maintenance instructions) and translating them into executable maintenance actions.
· Ability to lead maintenance planning and execution across multiple assets, balancing operational priorities, safety, quality, and schedule.
· Experience coaching and training maintainers through hands-on instruction in a shipboard, waterfront, or expeditionary environment.
· Strong understanding of maintenance documentation, configuration management principles, and quality assurance practices.
· Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while effectively coordinating with operations, supply/logistics, engineering, and leadership.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to brief readiness status, risks, and technical findings to mixed audiences.
Desired Qualifications:
· Prior experience supporting Navy unmanned surface operations and/or USV squadron maintenance (including waterfront integration and at-sea validation).
· Experience with condition-based maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, and maintenance data trend analysis.
· Familiarity with vendor/OEM sustainment processes, field service coordination, and warranty repair workflows.
· Experience developing training plans, qualification task lists, and performance evaluation rubrics for maintainers.
· Working knowledge of cyber/IT hygiene considerations for networked or autonomous systems, to include basic hardening and configuration practices (as applicable to the platform).
Core Competencies:
· Work is performed in waterfront, shop, warehouse, and field environments, including exposure to weather, noise, and maritime hazards.
· Requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and strict adherence to safety procedures.
· May require lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, and working in confined spaces in and around small craft.
· May require travel and occasional non-standard hours to support operational schedules and emergent maintenance.
Reporting and Key Interfaces
· Coordinates daily with USVRON 3 and USVRON 7 maintenance and operations teams. Interfaces routinely with supply/logistics personnel, engineering/technical authorities, program office representatives, and OEM/field service support to resolve technical issues and execute maintenance events.
Education Requirement:
· Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent work experience.
EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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Benefits
ICI Services provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.
Our benefits:
Company Overview
ICI Services is an Employee-Owned Business with a proud history of providing Engineering & Integration, Systems Acquisition, Information Warfare, and In-Service Sustainment to our government customers. These objectives have been achieved by facilitating strong customer satisfaction and continuous growth. ICI Services' engineers, analysts, logisticians, technicians and information technology specialists provide integral, quality support to multiple US Navy organizations and the Department of Homeland Security. We are headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.
EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Join a team that's shaping the future of Navy support. ICI Services-a 100% employee-owned company proudly celebrating 26 years ofexcellence-is seeking Senior Small USV Maintenance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) Team at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in San Diego, CA.
At ICI Services, our employee-owners drive innovation and deliver mission-focused solutions across the Navy enterprise. Our diverse team of acquisition experts, financial analysts, engineers, logisticians, IT professionals, and technical specialists is united by a commitment to quality, performance, and customer success. Become part of an organization where your expertise matters and your contributions make a difference.
Security Clearance:
Applicant must hold or be able to obtain an active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET personnel security clearance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Lead the coordination and execution of scheduled and corrective maintenance for Small USVs across assigned units, ensuring compliance with technical manuals, maintenance instructions, safety requirements, and configuration standards.
· Serve as the primary maintenance technical authority for Small USV hull, mechanical, electrical, and embedded mission systems (as applicable), providing troubleshooting guidance, root-cause analysis, and repair recommendations.
· Plan, prioritize, and track maintenance actions to meet operational timelines; integrate maintenance plans with operations schedules and availability windows.
· Coordinate required parts, tools, support equipment, and external support (e.g., depot-level, OEM/field service reps, and other stakeholders) to execute maintenance efficiently.
· Develop and maintain maintenance processes, checklists, and job guides; recommend updates to procedures based on lessons learned and reliability trends.
· Implement and monitor quality assurance practices, including verification of completed maintenance, controlled work packages, and configuration control.
· Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records; ensure proper closeout of work orders and reporting of discrepancies, failures, and safety incidents in accordance with unit policy.
· Conduct pre- and post-maintenance operational checks and validation events (including sea trials where required) to confirm system readiness and safe operation.
· Identify recurring failure modes and recommend reliability improvements, preventive maintenance adjustments, and spares posture changes.
· Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to USVRON 3 and USVRON 7 Sailors on Small USV maintenance fundamentals and advanced troubleshooting, emphasizing safety, technical rigor, and repeatable best practices.
· Design and execute a structured OJT program (task lists, demonstrations, supervised performance, and performance evaluation) aligned to unit needs and platform configuration.
· Mentor junior maintainers and maintenance leaders; assess training gaps, provide feedback, and recommend qualification standards/certification pathways.
· Support logistics and readiness reporting, including readiness brief inputs, maintenance status updates, and risk-to-mission impacts.
· Interface with engineering, program office, and fleet stakeholders to communicate maintenance trends, emergent issues, and recommended corrective actions.
Required Qualifications:
· Demonstrated senior-level experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Small USVs or comparable unmanned/autonomous maritime platforms.
· Proficiency interpreting technical data (technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, maintenance instructions) and translating them into executable maintenance actions.
· Ability to lead maintenance planning and execution across multiple assets, balancing operational priorities, safety, quality, and schedule.
· Experience coaching and training maintainers through hands-on instruction in a shipboard, waterfront, or expeditionary environment.
· Strong understanding of maintenance documentation, configuration management principles, and quality assurance practices.
· Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while effectively coordinating with operations, supply/logistics, engineering, and leadership.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to brief readiness status, risks, and technical findings to mixed audiences.
Desired Qualifications:
· Prior experience supporting Navy unmanned surface operations and/or USV squadron maintenance (including waterfront integration and at-sea validation).
· Experience with condition-based maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, and maintenance data trend analysis.
· Familiarity with vendor/OEM sustainment processes, field service coordination, and warranty repair workflows.
· Experience developing training plans, qualification task lists, and performance evaluation rubrics for maintainers.
· Working knowledge of cyber/IT hygiene considerations for networked or autonomous systems, to include basic hardening and configuration practices (as applicable to the platform).
Core Competencies:
· Work is performed in waterfront, shop, warehouse, and field environments, including exposure to weather, noise, and maritime hazards.
· Requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and strict adherence to safety procedures.
· May require lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, and working in confined spaces in and around small craft.
· May require travel and occasional non-standard hours to support operational schedules and emergent maintenance.
Reporting and Key Interfaces
· Coordinates daily with USVRON 3 and USVRON 7 maintenance and operations teams. Interfaces routinely with supply/logistics personnel, engineering/technical authorities, program office representatives, and OEM/field service support to resolve technical issues and execute maintenance events.
Education Requirement:
· Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent work experience.
EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
#CJ
Benefits
ICI Services provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.
Our benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Plan with Immediately Vesting Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transportation, Parking)
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Performance Recognition & Awards (Spot Bonuses)
Company Overview
ICI Services is an Employee-Owned Business with a proud history of providing Engineering & Integration, Systems Acquisition, Information Warfare, and In-Service Sustainment to our government customers. These objectives have been achieved by facilitating strong customer satisfaction and continuous growth. ICI Services' engineers, analysts, logisticians, technicians and information technology specialists provide integral, quality support to multiple US Navy organizations and the Department of Homeland Security. We are headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.
EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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