Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Core
Diagnose, inspect, repair, refurbish, and test Autonomous Underwater Vessels (AUVs) to ensure system reliability.
Role type
Mechanical Maintenance Technician (AUVs)
Builds
Autonomous Underwater Vessels (AUVs) / Robot Submarines
Domain
Defense / Maritime Robotics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical aptitude, hand-tool skills, component/subsystem testing, technical documentation interpretation, risk assessment, field deployment readiness
Preferred skills
Maritime/forklift/crane qualifications, Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) exposure
Technologies
Maintenance Management System (MMS)
Responsibilities
Perform routine inspection, repair, refurbishment, overhaul, and upgrade of AUV mechanical systems; Diagnose mechanical issues and conduct component/subsystem-level tests; Operate the Maintenance Management System (MMS); Conduct underway Sea testing of AUVs; Support development and trial of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Assist with preparation of risk assessments for maintenance and test operations; Provide feedback to design and manufacturing teams; Perform emergency repairs in the field.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC