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Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in military studies, defense analysis, or related fields; some roles may require security clearanceBachelor's or master's in defense analysis, strategic studies, or related fields; security clearance may be preferred
Work EnvironmentDefense agencies, military contractors, or gaming simulation companies; collaborative and research-focusedDefense agencies, think tanks, or simulation firms; analytical and data-driven
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in defense and military simulation sectorsUsed in defense analysis, strategic planning, and simulation industries

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RATT Lead - Amphibious (Diesel) Team

Sayres Defense

San Diego, CA • On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Sayres is seeking an experienced RATT Lead – Amphibious (Diesel) Team in San Diego, CA with a SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS.

Position Summary

The Diesel RATT Lead serves as the senior propulsion subject matter expert responsible for assessing diesel-powered amphibious ships and associated engineering systems.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct readiness assessments of diesel propulsion plants.
  • Evaluate engineering operations, maintenance programs, and equipment reliability.
  • Review maintenance records and casualty trends.
  • Support fleet readiness and maintenance improvement initiatives.
  • Provide recommendations to ship leadership and maintenance organizations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of supervisory Navy engineering experience.
  • Extensive EOOW experience aboard diesel-powered ships.
  • Deep knowledge of diesel propulsion systems and auxiliaries.
  • Experience with Navy maintenance organizations and readiness assessments.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 25+ years of experience highly desired.

Occasional travel may be required. Support is primarily based in San Diego, CA, with occasional travel to Navy fleet concentration areas including Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore, as well as other customer locations as required.

Salary Range: $90,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience. Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and market considerations.

About Sayres Defense

Sayres Defense supports critical U.S. Navy shipbuilding and maritime programs, delivering acquisition, engineering, logistics, and waterfront expertise that strengthens fleet readiness and lifecycle sustainment.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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