**Description** SAIC is seeking an **Engineering Technician VI** to support Boat Operations and Maintenance during test events in the open ocean for the US Navy Autonomous Systems. This effort will provide boat operation services during at-sea testing of an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), including mobilization, demobilization, boat operations, boat maintenance, logistics, test planning, and fabrication of test fixtures and components. This role is **ONSITE** in **San Diego, CA. Must be local.** **JOB DUTIES:** + Perform boat operations efforts on inland or coastal waters. + Maintain a safe speed and course while supporting boat operations. + Monitor weather conditions and adjust course as necessary. + Ensure the vessel's safety equipment is in working order. + Communicate with other vessels via radio and other means during boat operations. + Perform basic maintenance and repair on diesel and outboard engines. + Carry out navigational tasks as required. + Able to work beyond an (9) hour workday as required. + Coordinating pre-deployment test briefs. + Conducting equipment and vessel checks during and after test evolutions. + Providing in support of UUV testing. + Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of boat failures. + Identifying and facilitating vendors to provide vessel maintenance. + Fabrication of test fixtures and deployment mechanisms. + Performing routine maintenance checks on project support vessels and equipment. + Deployment of UUVs and other project equipment and vehicles. + Maintenance and repair of various autonomous equipment and deployable vehicles. **Qualifications** **REQUIREMENTS:** + Must be a U.S. Citizen. + Minimum four (4) years of open-water boat operations experience. + Two (4) years of experience as a Deck Hand in rigging and deck equipment for deployment and retrieval in a maritime/water environment. + Able to obtain a Secret Clearance after start, active DoD SECRET clearance preferred. + Experience with advanced boat operations techniques and handling. + Able to work on boat in the open ocean for a minimum of 9 hours a day. + Familiar with general electronics equipment including multimeters and hand tools. + Experience with boat launch, recovery and trailering. + Must be able to work independently and with a team as required. **DESIRED SKILLS:** + Six (6) years of demonstrated experience holding a boat coxswain or captain qualification from a military or civilian source operating jet drive and prop propulsion units. + Knowledge of crane and rigging operations, including rigging loads for lifts. + Certified Mercury Technician experience. + Cummins and Yanmar Diesel Engine Technician experience. + Maritime Institute 100 Ton Captains Course. + Hamilton Jet Configuration and Service experience. + Forklift certified. + Familiar with MS Office products, to include Word, Excel, and Power Point. Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2600430 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability