Submarine Sonar Technician

Submarine Sonar Technician

Level: Mid to Senior

Location: Groton CT

Employment Type: Full-time

U.S. Government Security Clearance: Active Secret

Compensation: $23.99 - $50.00

This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs, at which point a dedicated, funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role.

Amentum is seeking a talented and driven Submarine Sonar Technician to join our team in Groton, CT.

Join the team that is providing program management, acquisition, engineering, technical, financial configuration management, logistics, strategic planning and international program support to Program Executive Office (PEO) Submarines including the Navy's two highest-priority ACAT I programs: VIRGINIA Class Submarine and COLUMBIA Class Submarine. Work with us to support the Navy in developing, integrating, and deploying new hardware and software technologies across 5 submarine platforms.

What you'll do:

• Assist in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions

• Assist in training others in the operation and performance of systems

• Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at company and client sites

• Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications and test procedures

• Develop technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, troubleshooting procedures, drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports

• Direct on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, survey, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed

• Establish and maintain a filing system, databases and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory

• Perform test and evaluation, check-out, certification tasks

• Perform validations/verifications of various electronic systems

• Plan and coordinate work of other engineering technicians and related positions

• Review Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts

• Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout and contract requirements

• Support engineers in the development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work

• Support systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an active US Government Clearance

• Navy "C" school or vocational/technical training beyond high school

• Mid-Level Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED and five (5) years of practical experience, OR an applicable degree/formal electronics training combined with three (3) years of practical experience

• Senior-Level Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED and ten (10) years of practical experience, OR an applicable degree/formal electronics training combined with six (6) years of practical experience

• Excellent communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs

• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software

• Ability to travel, as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates knowledgeable across multiple submarine platforms and SWFTS systems are preferred

• Qualified Advanced SONAR operator

• Master Sonar Technician

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year, 12 days of paid holiday leave, and parental leave.

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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 Details:

$23.99 - $50.00

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:

11/09/2026 - Until Filled

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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .