Maritime Systems Sustainment & Test Engineer

The Maritime Systems Sustainment & Test Engineer with RECONCRAFT is a multidisciplinary role that combines maintenance planning/execution, test and evaluation (T&E), quality assurance (QA), and field-level vessel sustainment. This position supports U.S. and international Combatant Craft and unmanned programs, including CCM Mk2, J-CCM, ALPV and other RECONCRAFT platforms.

The Engineer develops and executes sustainment plans, leads hands-on maintenance and repair activities, manages corrective actions and casualty response, and conducts technical testing to validate vessel performance, durability, maintainability, and reliability.

This role operates heavily in field and maritime environments — including forward-deployed locations — and works closely with engineering, QA/QC, production, program management, partner nations, and customer test teams.

Core Competencies

• Military combatant craft operations; marine engineering and propulsion systems
• Maintenance planning & execution, including predictive and condition-based maintenance
• Vessel test & evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and rapid field repairs under operational pressure
• Clear and confident communication with operators, maintainers, engineers, and customers

Essential Job Functions

1. Sustainment & Maintenance Planning

• Develop and manage maintenance concepts for CCM Mk2 and J-CCM
• Build preventive maintenance schedules and resource plans
• Maintain craft configuration records and failure history

1. Hands-On Maintenance & Repair (Pit Crew)

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and casualty response
• Manage tools, spares, and equipment for field sustainment
• Support forward-deployed operations and testing events

1. Test & Evaluation (T&E)

• Plan and execute vessel test and reactivation events
• Collect and analyze test data; prepare reports
• Verify vessel performance and system requirements compliance

1. Quality Assurance & Configuration Integrity

• Conduct inspections with QA/QC
• Support post-maintenance sea trials
• Maintain configuration control

1. Engineering Liaison & Design Improvement

• Identify system deficiencies and feed insights into engineering teams
• Recommend maintainability and performance improvements

1. Availability Management & Reporting

• Define and manage cost, schedule, and scope of maintenance availabilities
• Track readiness metrics (Ao, MTBF, MTTR)

1. Training & Customer Support

• Train maintainers and partner-nation personnel
• Support international fielding and test events

1. Identify opportunities for business development and RECONCRAFT solutions that would generate revenue and profit for the company

Education & Experience Requirements

• Extensive combatant craft, engineering, or maintenance experience
• 5+ years hands-on marine vessel operation, maintenance, or repair experience
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and casualty response ability
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Eligible for SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Test & evaluation or prototype vessel experience
• Marine diesel or outboard technician certifications
• Knowledge of DoD sustainment, FMS/DCS processes
• Advanced boat-handling credentials

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform maintenance in varying weather and sea conditions
• Ability to lift tools, work in confined spaces, and operate for extended periods
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Other Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties supporting organizational and program objectives as assigned/required

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.