Maritime Engineer

Overview Maritime Engineer LOCATION: San Diego CA JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret TRAVEL: Some travel may be required CONUS and OCONUS SALARY RANGE: Estimated $75,000 - $95,000 USD annually depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Maritime Engineer for the USV Operations and Maintenance program supporting the Navy Division. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS + HS Diploma and at least 3 years of related experience + SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. Current U.S. Citizenship Required + CERTIFICATIONS: Either USCG License as a 3rd Assistant Engineer or higher, or USCG Designated Duty Engineer license, or US Navy EOOW qualification. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS + Active secret clearance or able to obtain + Experience working with DOD and or prior military experience + Bachelor of Science. Will also consider candidates with a HS diploma and significant experience/certification. + Experience operating and maintaining modern engineering plant control and monitoring systems. + Experience with maintaining and operating mechanical and electrical systems. I.E. - diesel engines, fuel systems, electric motors, pumps, 480/120 VAC and 24/12 VDC systems. + Experience maintaining and operating Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). + Experience testing vessels or systems at sea. + Military or research vessel experience. RESPONSIBILITIES + Operating and maintaining diesel engines. + Accomplish routine and corrective maintenance for large, Unmanned Surface Vessel HM&E systems. + Operate, maintain and monitor HM&E systems while in port and at sea (onboard and remotely). + Assist with planning shipyard maintenance and overhauls. + Assist with USV system development and payload integration. + Develop further maintenance plans and at-sea testing procedures for new and integrated equipment.

Created: 2026-01-30