ARCI SONAR Technician

Amentum is a premier global government and private-sector partner whose experience, passion and purpose drive mission success.

Join the team that is providing program management, acquisition, engineering, technical, financial configuration management, logistics, strategic planning and international program support to Program Executive Office (PEO) Submarines including the Navy's two highest-priority ACAT I programs: VIRGINIA Class Submarine and COLUMBIA Class Submarine. Work with us to support the Navy in developing, integrating, and deploying new hardware and software technologies across 5 submarine platforms.

• Assist in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions
• Assist in training others in the operation and performance of systems
• Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at company and client sites
• Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications and test procedures
• Develop technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, troubleshooting procedures, drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports
• Direct on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, survey, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed
• Establish and maintain a filing system, databases and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory
• Perform test and evaluation, check-out, certification tasks
• Perform validations/verifications of various electronic systems
• Plan and coordinate work of other engineering technicians and related positions
• Review Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts
• Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout and contract requirements
• Support engineers in the development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
• Support systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a Secret clearance
• High School Diploma/GED and seven (7) years of practical experience OR degree/formal training and five (5) years experience. (Degree/Formal Training is defined as: Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; or Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; or four-year electronics apprentice program OR Minimum 5 yr with formal training (A school), plus minimum 5+ years of practical experience.)
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
• Position requires the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
• Understanding of Quality Assurance and SUBSAFE requirements onboard submarines
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• US Military weapons systems experience
• Candidates knowledgeable across multiple submarine platforms and SWFTS systems are preferred
• Qualified Advanced SONAR operator

Compensation Details:
US: $29.72 Minimum and Up DOE

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:
05/19/2026 - 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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