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.