Sonar Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs, at which point a dedicated, funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role. Amentum is seeking a Submarine Sonar Technician with multi-platform Submarine ARCI experience in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Essential Responsibilities: * Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at company and client sites. * Perform test and evaluation, check-out, certification tasks. Perform validations/ verifications of various electronic systems. * Review Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts. * Assist in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions. * Develop technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, trouble-shooting procedures, drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports. * Support systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise. * Assist in training others in the operation and performance of systems. * Plan and coordinate work of other engineering technicians and related positions. * Establish and maintain a filing system, databases and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory. * Direct on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, survey, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed. * Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications and test procedures. * Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout and contract requirements. * May support engineers in the development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work. * Perform other position related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: * Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. * Vocational/technical training beyond high school or Navy C School and five plus (5+) years of job-related experience or equivalent. * Excellent communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs. * Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software. * Ability to support 10-15% travel. Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledgeable across multiple submarine platforms and SWFTS systems Benefits: Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year, 12 days of paid holiday leave, and parental leave. #TAMOD Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits: This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future. Compensation Details:
US: $25.04 Hourly Minimum The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: * Health, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off and holidays * Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) * Educational reimbursement * Parental leave * Employee stock purchase plan * Tax-saving options * Disability and life insurance * Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting:
07/16/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .