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Submarine Communications Technician

Norfolk, VA; Norfolk; Virginia; VA; Norfolk, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful position that allows you to continue supporting the world's finest submarine fleet? Amentum may have the position you are looking for. We have an immediate opening for a Submarine Communications Technician to support the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) C270 at Naval Station Norfolk, VA.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Research technical documentation and develop test plans for use in troubleshooting, fault localization, and failure analysis
  • Test, Troubleshoot, remove, rebuild and/or replace, reinstall, and re-test Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Systems equipment, and associated cabling
  • Assist with the identification and procurement of required repair parts
  • Experience with providing corrective maintenance, installation, testing, and troubleshooting of Radio Room transceiver/receiver systems, including Digital Modular Radio, DAMA/MINI DAMA, HF, LF, SHR, and VLF systems
  • Provide analysis of antenna pattern field strength measurements
  • Assist with the troubleshooting and corrective maintenance of periscope GPS and communication antennas for outboard and inboard units
  • Assist with the removal of obsolete equipment and the installation and testing of updated/upgraded CSRR units
  • Provide training on CSRR repair procedures and associated equipment as required

Minimum Requirements:

  • General Experience: Five (5) years of full-time technical experience in the design, installation, testing, or repair of electronic systems and equipment.
  • Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of full-time engineering experience in the operation, maintenance, installation, testing, or repair of submarine electronics systems and equipment. Experience in evaluating the material condition of ship systems and implementing corrective actions.
  • Excellent communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
  • Positions require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
  • Position requires travel
  • Must have an active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: U.S. citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Troubleshooting, fault localization, and failure analysis of fiber optic circuits
  • Maintain fiber optic circuits
  • Cyber Security A+ Certification

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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