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Tech Subject Matter Expert

HII

Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 67687 - 86829

Posted: 10 August 2026 (15 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 7 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition Number:29709

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$67687.00-$86829.60

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS).Mission Technologies Global Security (GS) group comprises live virtual constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers HII designs develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness HII understands that preparation requires full coordinationnot readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systemsfrom small watercraft to submarines surface combatants and aircraft carriersHII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energys national security mission through the management and operation of its sites as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework we define how every employee grows leads and contributesregardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

Know & Grow Your People Commit to learning and supporting team success.
Build Relationships Communicate openly collaborate well and build trust.
Take Ownership Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
Customer First Focus on the mission and those we serve.
Shape the Future Bring ideas curiosity and continuous improvement.
Act with Urgency Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

Join HII as we keep the worlds most powerful Navy afloate! This position is for an experienced Auxiliaries systems / equipment mechanic for the COMNAVAIRPAC Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT). The experienced mechanic will be the subject matter expert for Galley and Refrigeration equipment and perform comprehensive equipment evaluations and repairs aboard CVNs train ship personnel in proper assessment methods and technical documentation use and verify installed systems to ensure accurate logistics records. This is a full-time position located in San Diego CA.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Considered subject matter expert in technical specialty.
Conducting material condition assessments troubleshooting and repairs on various equipment throughout the ship.
Train Ships Force on proper assessment techniques.
Train Ships Force on using technical documentation such as drawings and technical manuals.
Validate equipment installed on CVNs to verify APL accuracy.
May work directly with customer or customer representatives attend meetings and deploy for special projects.
Ability to manage oversee schedule and assign tasks to one or more multiple jobs.
Installs operates maintains repairs and modifies equipment.
Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment integrated systems and subsystems and software at customer and/or field locations.
Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance.
Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

What You Must Have

High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 8 years of related experience to include specific systems expertise.
Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Experience generating Technical Work Documents (MP and FWP).
Experience assessing troubleshooting and repairing shipboard auxiliary equipment to include: Galley and sculleries ships Laundry Water heaters Pump alignment HPAC compressors waste pollution Equipment and refrigeration plants onboard CVNs.
Experience conducting pump alignments.
Experience developing and executing work packages in support of government screened Automated Work Requests (AWRs).
Experience identifying equipment deficiencies affecting AC&R thaw and chill boxes.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Have an EPA Refrigerant Tech Certification (Universal).
Must have an active DoD SECRET level security clearance.
Must have a current US passport.
Must be able to obtain and maintain base/ship access.

Bonus Points For

Prior US Navy Active-Duty experience with at least one tour onboard a CVN.
Knowledge of the CEMAT organization.
Experience working onboard CNAP aircraft carriers stateside and in Japan.
Experience working side-by-side with Ships Force training sailors on proper system / equipment assessment troubleshooting and repair techniques.
Qualified as a Quality Control Inspector (QCI).

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyardsunder industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.

Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR AI and Big Data cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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HII is more than a job - its 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.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.

Do You Need Assistance
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