Marine System Tech_(MST)

Job Title: Marine Systems Technician (MST)

Location: San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Clearance: Not required (Navy Coxswain qualification may be required)

Position Summary:

We are seeking experienced Marine Systems Technicians (MSTs) to support U.S. Navy small craft maintenance and operations in San Diego, CA. This is a high-responsibility technical role requiring deep mechanical, electrical, and operational experience across multiple engine platforms and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and factory warranty service on Yamaha, Honda, Mercury, and Evinrude-Johnson outboard engines.
• Conduct inboard engine repairs on Cummins and Westerbeke systems, as factory trained.
• Maintain and repair small boat hulls, structures, and auxiliary systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install basic boat electrical and distribution systems.
• Assist in the launch and recovery of small boats in operational environments.
• Maintain service records and documentation for inspection and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Factory warranty certification in at least one of the following out-board engine types: Yamaha, Honda, Mercury, or Evinrude-Johnson.
• Factory training in at least one of the following out-board engines: Cummins and Westerbeke.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-certification experience performing unsupervised work at a high-functioning level on small boat hull and ancillary equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-certification experience performing unsupervised work at a high-functioning level with basic boat wiring and electrical distribution systems
• Experience in launch and recovery of small boats
• Ability to provide documentation of certifications and OEM factory training at time of proposal submission.
• Ability to obtain Navy Coxswain qualification to operate boats, IAW US Navy boat Coxswain requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• U.S. Navy Coxswain qualified, per Navy standards.
• U.S. Navy small craft operations or maintenance background.
• Experience with Navy inspection standards or readiness assessments.
• Familiarity with military operational environments