UUV Operations & Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Technician

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UUV Operations & Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Technician The Opportunity: As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. Support Navy undersea programs by performing operational, maintenance, and field tasks for unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs). This role supports day‑to‑day preventative and corrective maintenance, material handling, vehicle launch and recovery, field operations, and open‑water operations. You will help maintain vehicle readiness and support the sustainment of next‑generation autonomous undersea platforms. What You'll Do: Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on UUV mechanical systems and support equipment Assist with material handling, inventory, and logistics for operational assets Support vehicle launch, recovery, pier‑side evolutions, and open‑water operations Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform component‑level repairs Read, interpret, and edit technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and mechanical drawings Document maintenance actions and assist in readiness and field events Maintain contractor and government owned tooling required for UUV maintenance and operations Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 8+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance, repair, or operational support Ability to read, interpret, and edit technical documentation and drawings Ability to work on‑site at Port Hueneme Ability to travel up to 15% of the time within and outside of continental Unites States to support onsite fleet technical assistance Ability to move equipment up to 50 lbs. during maintenance, launch and recovery, and field operations Ability to obtain a Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: 8+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance, repair, or operational support preferably on Navy unmanned maritime systems Experience with unmanned systems, maritime platforms, or robotics Experience supporting field operations, launch and recovery, or maintenance teams Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified informa tion. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.