Lead Underwater Vehicle Technician (Engineer Technical Services 3)

Lead Underwater Vehicle TechnicianHII's Mission Technologies division is seeking an Engineering Technician Maintenance III to support underwater vehicle operations at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) in Kauai, Hawaii. This senior-level technician will lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support activities for underwater vehicle systems, electronic components, and related equipment. The Lead Electronics Technician will play a key role in ensuring the readiness, reliability, and safe operation of mission systems supporting Navy undersea warfare activities supporting MK30 operations, maintenance, quality assurance, sustainment, training exercises, fly-away support, and MK 30 operations team oversight.Work Location: Kauai, HI – Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF)What This Role Offers –A hands-on technical leadership role supporting Navy undersea warfare missionsDaily involvement with underwater vehicle systems, electronics troubleshooting, and maintenance operationsOpportunities to guide, mentor, and supervise technical personnelA chance to support system readiness, quality assurance, and operational excellence at a premier Navy test rangeWork in a unique, mission-focused environment on the island of KauaiWhat You Will Do:Lead a team of engineering technicians providing MK 30 support, test, exercise, and training activities.Lead daily maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair activities for underwater vehicle electronic systems and sub-assembliesCoordinate and oversee technical workflows, maintenance schedules, documentation, and material management to ensure system readinessGuide and mentor technicians, support training, and assist with maintaining required certificationsCollaborate with engineers, logistics personnel, and government stakeholders to support operational planning and site readinessEnsure maintenance activities meet quality, safety, and performance standardsWhat We're Looking For:5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Mk 30 Underwater Vehicle Operating Site operations, including planning, scheduling, and reportingExperience with electronics troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairSupporting MK30 Underwater Target systems, including turnaround, maintenance, production control, or quality assuranceBroad range of MK30 certifications to include at a minimum target turnaround, maintenance, quality assurance, launch master, and logistics certifications.Strong technical documentation and process tracking skillsAbility to coordinate multiple maintenance and operational tasks simultaneouslyHII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.