Launch and Recovery Technician I

Job Title: Launch and Recovery Technician I

Source: remoteok

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Launch and Recovery Technician I to support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) Mission on Andros Island, Bahamas. AUTEC is a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport's largest single team project, providing both deep and shallow water test and training environments.

Note: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Be responsible for launch and recovery of NAVSEA/NAVAIR vehicles from vessels and helicopters.
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs to various launcher systems (Telescopic Target Launcher/MK-32, Mod-17 Surface Launcher/Helicopter MK-146 Helicopter Launcher, MK-59 Torpedo Tube and the Smokey SAM Launchers).
• Perform launch operations to include fire control systems aboard marine vessels and helicopters of various NAVSEA/NAVAIR undersea vehicles.
• Perform maintenance on hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical equipment to support the launcher and recovery systems both on shore and at sea.
• Perform incoming inspections on RFI undersea vehicles; handling, preparation, post run and transport of vehicles and associated equipment in accordance with NAVAIR/NAVSEA/NAVFAC guidelines.
• Operate tractor-trailer, forklift, and overhead cranes per NAVFAC guidelines.
• Conduct rigging operations of heavy equipment per NAVFAC standards.
• Handle, package, transport hazardous ordnance material up to 1.1 per NAVORD standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Two (2) years launch and recovery, hydraulic and/or electronic experience required.
• Pass drug and alcohol screenings as well as DOT medical examinations.
• Valid passport and driver's license is required.
• Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Secret security clearance preferred.
• AA/AS degree in Electronics or military equivalent preferred.
• U.S. Navy Basic and Advanced Underwater Torpedo School preferred.
• One (1) or more year(s) related experience launching undersea vehicles preferred.
• One (1) year in forklift, tractor-trailer, and overhead crane operations preferred.
• One (1) year electronics technology experience preferred.
• NAVFAC crane operator certification preferred.
• CDL with HAZMAT endorsement preferred.