Mechanic (Deployable)

Virginia Beach, VAfull timeRemote

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$130k

H1B: no

Saronic Mechanic IV at Saronic serves as the senior hands-on technician for deployable maintenance, diagnosing and repairing diesel, mechanical, electrical, and integrated vehicle systems. The role includes technical leadership, mentorship, and quality verification in remote and fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

Senior-level diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance across all supported platforms, CONUS and OCONUS
Serve as technical reference and quality standard for technicians at assigned site or deployment
Overhaul and rebuild support for diesel propulsion and associated systems
Develop and refine maintenance procedures, checklists, and troubleshooting guides based on field experience
Mentor, train, and verify quality for junior and mid-level technicians
Provide field technical representation to engineers, operators, customers, and other stakeholders during operations and testing
Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot diesel, mechanical, electrical, communications, networking, perception, sensor, power, and other integrated vehicle systems and subsystems
Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, component replacement, and system validation to return platforms to fully mission capable status
Execute complex diesel engine diagnostics, maintenance, and repair with high precision, and support overhaul and rebuild activities
Provide on-site technical leadership during field operations, testing, and customer events
Communicate equipment status, technical issues, risks, and recommended corrective actions to supervisors and stakeholders
Maintain accurate technical documentation including maintenance records, troubleshooting notes, system configurations, test results, parts usage, and equipment deficiencies

Qualification

Physical DemandsFrequently and repetitively lift

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in diesel, marine, or industrial systems preferred. Equivalent military technical training and experience considered.
Marine diesel and/or Volvo Penta VODIA experience preferred.
Diesel engine certification (Volvo Penta, Cummins, or equivalent) is a plus.
Experience with autonomous surface vessels, unmanned maritime systems, or defense technology programs is highly desirable.
Prior military experience in a maritime maintenance, engineering, or engine rating or MOS is strongly preferred.
Prior experience deploying to or supporting forward operating locations is a plus.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Physical Demands
This role may require deployment to austere or inhospitable environments, where operational conditions include indirect fire.
Ability to certify as "fit for work" by demonstrating ability to swim and tread water.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours per day.
Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.