Small Boat Mechanic / Marine Electrician
San Diego, CA
Weekly travel to Port Hueneme, CA
Active Secret Clearance Required
$90,000 – $110,000
Recruiters and staffing agencies: please do not contact us. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions.
About the Role
Anchor Innovation is hiring a hands-on Small Boat Mechanic / Marine Electrician to support small surface craft operations across the Southern California waterfront.
This role directly supports maintenance and readiness for operational units. You’ll be working real issues on real platforms.
What You’ll Do
- Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on small craft
- Troubleshoot propulsion, electrical, fuel, and control systems
- Execute preventative and corrective maintenance in operational environments
- Support launch, recovery, and waterfront operations
- Travel weekly to Port Hueneme to support distributed maintenance efforts
- Document maintenance actions and support readiness tracking
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience maintaining small boats or marine vessels
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capability
- Ability to work in waterfront and field environments
- Valid US driver’s license
- USCG 50-ton license
- At least three (3) years of demonstrated operational controller, or tactical small craft coxswain experience in one or more of the following:
- U.S. Navy USVRON or SURFDEVGRU operations
- U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC)
- U.S. Navy Riverine Forces
- U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Force (CRF)
- U.S. Navy Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF)
- U.S. Marine Corps 0312 Riverine / Small Craft communities
- U.S. Coast Guard Shore-Based Boat Units
- U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Patrol Forces operating FRC, WPB, or CPB platforms
- U.S. Coast Guard Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF), including MSRT, MSST, or PSU units
- USCG 50-ton license with operational small craft experience
Preferred Qualifications
- USCG 100-ton license
- Prior Navy or maritime operational experience
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs and OEM technical manuals
- Comfort working across multiple platforms and evolving systems
- Why This Role Matters
- You’ll directly impact system readiness and help transition maintenance from contractor/OEM-driven support to sustainable, navy operator-owned 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.
