Launch and Recovery Technician I

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

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.