Engineering Tech. V

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
47-48 Hourly
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Provides field engineering technical services for Navy and Marine Corps aviation support equipment, including on-site operation and maintenance training, technical advice, equipment discrepancy analysis, procedure evaluation, and corrective-action recommendations. Reviews engineering and logistics source data for technical accuracy and supports training-plan development. Work may occur aboard ships, flight lines, combat zones, and weapons-related areas.
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Engineering Technician - V (Support Equipment)

The incumbent shall provide Fleet shore activities, CVN, and L class ships technical advice, assistance and on the job training (OJT) to Navy, Marine Corps military and civilian personnel on the acceptance, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of Support Equipment (SE), to include but not limited to: Ground Support Equipment (GSE).  This acquisition is for Contract Field Services type of Engineering Technical Services (ETS) in support of SE.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Contract Engineering Technical Services (CETS) for the SE OJT training and assistance on the aviation programs, systems and equipment.

Provide on-site academic instruction and on-equipment proficiency training to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, Navy Engineering and Technical Services (NETS) Specialists, and other Government employees, on the operation/maintenance of SE on the aviation programs, systems and equipment.

Assist the NATEC Technical Coordinator (TC) or the NATEC Product support Lead (PSL) in developing training plans and SE training programs, which will ensure Navy and Marine Corps personnel are trained to operate/maintain SE.

Provide advice on the identification of, and instruction on the use of special tools, handling equipment, test equipment associated with and related to SE.

Provide SE Equipment information available on Fleet Support Team approved modifications to operations and maintenance personnel.

Provide on-site technical support to operating units, commands, and shore-based industrial activities to analyze and identify SE discrepancies in maintenance procedures contained in the most current versions of technical manuals (TMs) for weapon systems/equipment.

Compare performance of actual weapon systems/equipment and SE procedures against the SE procedures documented in these weapon systems/equipment TMs.

Evaluate and review Government Furnished Information (GFI) technical source data for SE procedures/equipment. This includes engineering drawings, engineering change proposals (ECPs), technical data packages (TDPs), maintenance plans, logistics support plans, Interim Manual Change Releases (IMCRs), and Interim Rapid Action Changes (IRACs) for technical accuracy and adequacy for incorporation into the applicable weapon systems/equipment operation and maintenance TMs.

Perform evaluation of maintenance occurrences to the criteria identified in the weapon systems/equipment TMs to ensure conformance with weapon systems and SE objectives; determine the cause of weapon systems/equipment and other related problems and recommend corrective actions to the Government.

Perform on-site analysis of weapon systems/equipment SE deficiencies/failures, in accordance with the requirements of appropriate TMs and provide advice on the development of resolutions.

Additional Notes: This position may be required to work or travel to sites which could include environments that are located at or near weapons magazine areas, flight decks, flight line ramps, aircraft spots, combat zones, and weapon ready-service areas.

Qualifications:  Education/Experience: High School diploma AND Technical Training in a relevant technical field is required.  Three (3) years of practical hands-on experience within the past five (5) years AND two (2) years of this experience must be at or above the military E5 level or non-military equivalent experience is also required

Educational Sources:

- Navy A and/or C Aviation Ground Support Equipment schools (AS) or service equivalent  schools

- Accredited Vocational Education Institutions

- OEM/Factory technical training programs related to the system(s)/ equipment being

    Supported

Preferred experience - Previous experience as a Full Systems Quality Assurance Representative working on Aviation Ground Support Equipment at Intermediate level is desired.

U.S. Citizenship and a Current Secret Clearance is Required.  Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

An active passport is required - with at least 90 days until expiration, at the time of hire.  A passport may be obtained after hiring at the candidates own expense.  Timeframe for obtaining passport is set by the customer and shall not be waived. 

This position is on a Union Job Site - by accepting this position, you are also accepting membership into the Local/On-Site Union.

Primary Location - US-US-CA-NAS North Island – 1 Position

                                         US-US-CA-MCAS Miramar – 1 Position

Salary:  $47.54 per hour

Amentum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

       

Compensation Details:

47.25

       

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:

09/02/2026 - 11/02/2026

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.

       

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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma
  • Technical training in a relevant technical field
  • Three years of practical hands-on experience within the past five years
  • At least two years of experience at or above the military E5 level or equivalent non-military experience
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Current Secret security clearance
  • Active passport with at least 90 days remaining until expiration at the time of hire
  • Previous experience as a Full Systems Quality Assurance Representative working on Aviation Ground Support Equipment at the intermediate level
  • Navy A or C Aviation Ground Support Equipment school, service-equivalent school, accredited vocational training, or relevant OEM/factory technical training

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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