Transmission Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. ManTech scores A on the Alion truth index.
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MANTECH seeks a motivated and technically capable Transmission Technician to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Underway Replenishment (UNREP) Division’s maintenance and refurbishment operations, based inPort Hueneme, CA. This is an onsite position.
This position offers an opportunity to develop hands-on expertise overhauling Navy Standard Transmissions (NSTs) and directly contribute to the readiness of UNREP systems. You will grow into a key engineering technician, supporting transmission overhauls, troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with ship engineers and UNREP Division personnel.
Responsibilities are but not limited to:
- Become a competent engineering technician in the field of UNREP NST overhaul, maintenance, and testing through on-the-job learning and training at the UNREP Test Site
- Complete Qualification standards associated with Transmission overhaul
- Assist with UNREP equipment overhaul at the UNREP Test Site, including troubleshooting transmissions and other UNREP station equipment
- Support the Transmission team and government leadership in collaboration with ship engineers to remotely troubleshoot NST issues
- After one year of training and qualification, travel to ships to execute emergent NST maintenance requirements
- Utilize wiring lists, schematics, blueprints, and verbal/written instructions to complete electrical refurbishment requirement for NSTs
- Maintain detailed records of NST overhaul, testing, and report findings to team leadership
- Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and management, including delivering presentations and reporting on maintenance findings
- Work in an industrial environment while adhering to technical specifications and safety regulations
- Ability to obtain a US passport and willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally to support shipboard maintenance
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED)
- 2+ years of experience in a technical field completing maintenance or experience in the military as a Machinists Mate or Electrician’s Mate aboard a US Naval vessel, a technician in automotive shop completing complex maintenance on engines, or a technician in working in an industrial environment completing maintenance on complex equipment systems
- Must possess ability to complete on the job training and Training Qualification Standards on system fundamentals and refurbishment maintenance execution
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Navy mechanical equipment and conducting overhaul maintenance
- Experience completing industrial or automotive maintenance evolutions
- Exposure or experience in using technical manuals, wiring lists, schematics, blueprints, and verbal and written instructions to perform maintenance and repairs
- Experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with military systems
- Experience working in an industrial site environment
- Forklift driving certification
Clearance Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a Interim Secret security clearance prior to start of employment
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Ability to climb stairs, planks, and galleyways
- Must be able to crawl and maneuver in confined shipboard spaces as required
- Capable of operating standard office equipment, such as computers and printers
- Must be able to work aboard ships and in shipyard environments
- Frequently communicates with coworkers, management, and clients, including delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
The projected compensation range for this position is $41,700.00-$68,600.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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