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Small Boat Engineering Technician Instructor

San Diego, CA; San Diego; California; CA; San Diego, California; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is actively seeking a Small Boat Engineering Technician Instructor with expertise in small craft and shipboard propulsion and auxiliary systems. This position is ideally suited for individuals with Engineering Department experience, proficient in Marine Propulsion, Electrical, Auxiliary and control systems. Work is performed at a Navy Training Command located at Naval Amphibious (NAB) Coronado, CA.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Operate and control casualties of propulsion systems in-port and underway on small navy watercraft
  • Execute pre-start and post-operation checks
  • Adhere to Amentum’s Ethics Program, Workplace Environment, and Occupational Safety standards
  • Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas or craft

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
  • Six (6) years of experience as a Navy Engineman/Navy Construction Mechanic/Navy Electrician’s Mate OR equivalent civilian experience
  • Experience as a Navy Engineman/Navy Construction Mechanic/Navy Electrician’s Mate OR equivalent civilian experience
  • Ability to perform classroom instruction, underway laboratory training, preventative and corrective maintenance of Navy craft and support equipment
  • Qualified as a Navy Second Class Swimmer or equivalent
  • Availability to work alternate schedules as required by training needs
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime
  • Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and conditions
  • Ability to perform limited travel, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience as a Navy Engineman, Electrician or Electronics Technician with Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS), Maritime Prepositioning Force Utility Boat (MPFUB), Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC), Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) or Amphibious Bulk Liquid Transfer System (ABLTS).
  • Familiarity with CAT C18 & C4.4, John Deere 6081, Cummins QSM-11, Evinrude Outboard Engines, Hamilton and Wartsila Waterjets, hydraulic and electrical systems.
  • Experience with 460 and 115 Vac distribution systems, 24 Vdc, diesel engine electronic control systems and programmable logic controllers.
  • Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance and preservation of Navy small craft.
  • Military Instructor certification.

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 & Benefits:

HIRING HOURLY RATE: $26.07 (Hourly rate set by SCA). This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

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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