Senior Maritime Maintenance Lead (N43 / Port Engineer Equivalent – sUSV)
San Diego, CA
Limited Travel
Active Secret Clearance Required
$110,000 – $130,000
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About the Role
Anchor Innovation is seeking a Senior Maritime Maintenance Lead to serve as the N43 support representative for unmanned surface vessel (sUSV) operations.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for bridging waterfront maintenance execution, program office coordination, and long-term sustainment development. You will operate at the level of a Port Engineer or senior CHENG-equivalent, helping establish how maintenance is executed, tracked, and sustained across the fleet.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the primary maintenance liaison between operational units, program office (PMS), and supporting organizations
- Oversee and coordinate maintenance execution across multiple sUSV platforms and support craft
- Develop and refine maintenance processes aligned with Navy 3M principles and fleet expectations
- Track system readiness, maintenance actions, and material status across platforms
- Identify gaps in maintenance execution, documentation, tooling, and parts support—and drive solutions
- Support development of preventative maintenance frameworks (MRCs, MIPs, etc)
- Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and technical authorities while reducing long-term reliance on external support
- Advise leadership on maintenance readiness, risk, and sustainment strategy
- Mentor and guide junior maintenance personnel and technicians
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance
- 10+ years of maritime maintenance, engineering, or sustainment experience
- Strong background in Navy maintenance processes (3M, CSMP, SKED, etc.)
- Experience operating at a senior level (CHENG, Port Engineer, 3MC, or equivalent)
- Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders (fleet, program office, contractors)
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and vessel systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting unmanned systems or emerging maritime platforms
- Familiarity with logistics integration (COSAL, APL, NSN development, provisioning)
- Experience working with program offices (PMS 406/420 or similar)
- Background in expeditionary or forward-deployed maintenance environments
- Experience building or standing up maintenance programs from early-stage efforts
Why This Role Matters
Maintenance is one of the biggest limiting factors in scaling unmanned systems. This role directly shapes how sustainment is executed—moving from reactive, contractor-driven support to structured, fleet-owned maintenance capability.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
We are VETS First and V3 certified company and are proud of our diverse environment. Anchor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anchor participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Anchor prides itself on a culture of respect, learning, and individual support.
