• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent operational experience.
• Minimum: valid U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer license (unlimited horsepower, oceans) with an unrestricted STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW), STCW Regulation III/1.
• Experience maintaining marine propulsion, electrical, or mechanical systems aboard vessels in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, or Special Operations (internship, co-op, or military training experience considered).
• Experience maintaining unmanned surface vessels (USVs), autonomous systems, or remotely operated maritime platforms is a plus.
• Working knowledge of diesel and/or electric propulsion systems, hydraulics, marine electrical systems, and shipboard control/automation systems.
• Familiarity with GPS-denied or communications-degraded system architectures is a plus.
• Willingness and aptitude to help deliver technical maintenance training to military personnel.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills; able to make quick, sound decisions under pressure in dynamic field environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to help author maintenance manuals, SOPs, and discrepancy/casualty reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Prior SOF experience or work with DoD or other government agencies is a plus.
• Possess an active clearance or have the ability to obtain one.
• Up to 75% travel required for field trials, demonstrations, and customer engagements.
• Must be able to swim and tread water; ability to certify as fit for duty is required.
• Regularly lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs., including tools, parts, and maintenance equipment.
• Work in confined and elevated spaces, including engine compartments and equipment bays, using flashlights and hand tools.
• Operate in daylight, low-light, and night conditions using marine navigation and diagnostic equipment.
• Perform physically demanding work (stooping, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and crawling) for up to 12 hours a day.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, and scaffolding.
• Stand and walk for up to 10 hours a day over varied and uneven terrain.
• Work in marine environments including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray for extended periods.
• Work in hot and humid conditions with adherence to hydration and heat safety practices.
• Detect alarms, verbal instructions, and hazards in high-noise environments.
• Wear and maintain PPE including safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, and hearing protection in compliance with site safety requirements.