Submarine Acoustics Test Engineer – Engineering Technician 3

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Acoustics Engineering Technician performing testing and maintenance of sonar systems for submarine operations. Supporting technical tasks and engineering evaluations for military customers in the defense sector.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,126 - $66,955 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform testing, maintenance and operation of the Core Sonar System including arrays, hydrophones and transducer sensors
Ensure that all systems function properly as designed and in accordance with the required test procedures
Generate preliminary problem reports when discrepancies are found in equipment operation/functions of the Sonar system software
Assist in the problem resolution phases
Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks
Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data
Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics)
Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas
Conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

AA or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience, or HS + 5 years related (DoD/USN) experience
prior US Navy Submarine experience
ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers
flexible with work hours and able to work either first or second shift
active Secret clearance, ability to reactivate a previously held clearance, or eligibility to obtain an interim clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sonar system operationTestingMaintenanceTechnical supportMathematical calculationsEngineering documentationData manipulationProblem resolutionFlow chartsBlock diagrams

Soft Skills

Effective communicationFlexibilityCustomer service

Certifications

Active Secret clearanceEligibility for interim clearance