--- title: 'Marine Technician Jr. at AEVEX' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/marine-technician-jr-aevex-san-diego-srgfgj3n83cv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-01' --- # Marine Technician Jr. at AEVEX - **Company:** AEVEX - **Location:** San Diego, CA - **Compensation:** $30–$33/hr - **Posted:** 2026-10-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace/jobs/5460566008 ## Job description Job Overview As a Junior Marine Technician, you will ensure the readiness and reliability of unmanned surface vessels and other marine platforms deployed in fleet operations and exercises. Your role will involve direct technical engagement, maintenance, and support, alongside contributions to training and integration events. This position requires travel and the ability to work in industrial, austere, and on-water environments. While the Marine Technician is not typically a customer-facing role, there may be times where you may be asked to work directly with customer personnel and other stakeholders to support training, integration and RDTE (Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation) events. Additionally, you may be asked to perform field operations in industrial and austere environments, including Naval facilities, event locations, and potentially on water during operations or training. Essential Functions - Perform service and maintenance on all mechanical systems, addressing issues promptly to maintain on water test and evaluation readiness. - Assist Techs and Senior Techs in identifying symptoms, determining exact issues, and correcting these issues as instructed by others. Standard Essential Functions - Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule]. - Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices. - Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture. ## Qualifications and Competencies - Basic understanding of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems. - Familiarity with reading technical documentation - Ability to perform in high-tempo/on water environments balancing multiple priorities efficiently. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and technical teams. - Hands on and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to dynamic operational environments. - Familiarity with following very structured operational and safety processes and commercial or gov’t fleet maintenance preferred. - Willingness to learn mechanical systems on board unmanned surface vessels and other prototype platforms, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability. Education / Certifications - High school diploma or equivalent is required. - Must be able to obtain a Boater’s Safety (COLREGS) certificate - Relevant technical certifications or vocational training in mechanical and marine systems preferred. ## Experience - 1+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical systems maintenance, repair, or field support. - Experience working in industrial or austere environments, including Naval facilities or maritime settings preferred. - Training or experience with maritime or autonomous platforms is a strong plus. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: - Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers - Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time - Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time. Security Clearance - Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required. Disclaimer: AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. The Company provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this position is for the listed location only. Salary Range $29.85—$33.30 USD ## About AEVEX AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees. Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information. Equal Employment Opportunity: AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. ## About AEVEX ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AEVEX designs, manufactures, and deploys autonomous systems, navigation technologies, and mission solutions for U.S. and allied defense forces. - **Entity Type**: Private (LLC – backed by undisclosed investors) - **Headquarters**: Solana Beach, California, USA (with major facilities in Tampa, Florida; Crestview, Florida; Murrieta, California; and Huntsville, Alabama) - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Defense technology, aerospace, unmanned systems, autonomous navigation, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) - **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allied military forces, government agencies (B2G) - **Mission**: “To design, deliver, and scale autonomous systems that create a decisive advantage in the modern battlespace.” ## Products & Services - **[CompassX](https://aevex.com/)**: Open‑standards, AI‑driven navigation and autonomy platform for crewed and uncrewed systems, including GPS‑denied navigation and autonomous targeting. - **[Atlas](https://aevex.com/)**: Group II autonomous precision strike system with high payload‑to‑GTOW ratio for tactical dominance. - **[Disruptor](https://aevex.com/)**: Next‑generation autonomous precision strike system for extended endurance, multi‑domain versatility (precision attack, ISR, communications relay, EW). - **[Raker](https://aevex.com/)**: Long‑endurance, fixed‑wing uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) produced via digital engineering and additive manufacturing. - **[Vandal](https://aevex.com/)**: Low‑signature UAS with vision‑based navigation, electric propulsion, and RF‑transparent materials for stealthy operations. - **[Mako Lite](https://aevex.com/)**: Lightweight, expeditionary unmanned surface vessel for maritime ISR, logistics, and communications. - **[Mariana](https://aevex.com/)**: Long‑endurance ISR UAS with open architecture, autonomous operation, and modular payload design. - **Engineering & Mission Support**: Aircraft engineering, ISR operations, systems integration, and sustainment services. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric (Private)**: Total funding – not publicly available; notable contract wins include an $18.5M U.S. Air Force contract for UAS and engineering services, a $15.2M option year for real‑time aerial intelligence for California, and $15.6M in U.S. Air Force mission‑support contracts. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Unnamed; recent acquisitions include Veth Research Associates (contested/GPS‑denied navigation) and select assets from RapidFlight (additive manufacturing). - **Growth Signals**: - Opened a 60,000 sq ft UAS production facility and showroom in Florida. - Launched “Drone Factory of the Future” using additive manufacturing for rapid, scalable production. - Achieved AS9100 certification (aerospace quality standard). - Leadership transition: Brian Raduenz becomes Executive Chairman, Roger Wells appointed CEO. - Active hiring: 103 job openings across multiple locations. ## Competitive Advantages - **Speed & Scale**: Digital engineering and additive manufacturing enable rapid prototyping and production at the edge (Drone Factory of the Future). - **Open Architecture**: CompassX platform integrates crewed and uncrewed systems with AI‑driven autonomy, resistant to GPS denial. - **Proven in Conflict**: Systems designed and built for real‑world modern battlespace conditions, with a focus on contested and denied environments. - **Vertical Integration**: From hardware (UAS, USV) to software (autonomy, navigation) to mission support and ISR services. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling autonomous systems production through the Drone Factory of the Future. - Expanding UAS portfolio for multi‑domain operations (air, maritime, ground). - Deepening capabilities in contested environments (GPS‑denied navigation, low‑signature platforms). - Strengthening relationships with U.S. and allied defense customers via speed‑to‑need delivery and proven performance. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Mission‑driven, values of Accountability, Integrity, Tenacity, Excellence, Teamwork. Emphasis on “moving the mission faster, farther, and forward.” - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, Health FSA / HSA, 401(k) with employer match, generous paid time off and holidays, 2 weeks paid parental leave, professional development stipend, monthly gym stipend, wellness initiatives, EAP, life and disability insurance. - **Work Arrangements**: Multiple on‑site locations (Solana Beach, CA; Tampa & Crestview, FL; Murrieta, CA; Huntsville, AL). Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated; roles likely on‑site due to defense nature. - **Growth**: 103 active job postings across engineering, operations, business development, IT, HR, and more. Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge autonomous systems in a high‑growth defense tech company. ## Sources 1. [aevex.com](https://aevex.com/) – Official website (products, mission, values, news) 2. [aevex.com/who-we-are](https://aevex.com/who-we-are/) – Mission, vision, values, and culture 3. [aevex.com/careers](https://aevex.com/careers/) – Careers page with benefits overview 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aevexaerospace) – Active job listings (103 roles) 5. [linkedin.com/company/aevex-aerospace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevex-aerospace) – LinkedIn profile (headquarters, industry) ## Other roles at AEVEX - [Sr. Manager - Cybersecurity](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-manager-cybersecurity-aevex-tampa-rnmerqzvm8af) — Tampa, FL - [Flight Test Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/flight-test-engineer-aevex-poway-mk7x1py5efny) — Poway, CA - [Software Technician](https://feeny.ai/job/software-technician-aevex-baltimore-rzeds2xpspad) — Baltimore, MD - [Junior Field Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/junior-field-engineer-aevex-baltimore-60kj3m3b7ce1) — Baltimore, MD - [Crew Chief 2](https://feeny.ai/job/crew-chief-2-aevex-sierra-vista-dwdt3r5560ze) — Sierra Vista, AZ - [Program Control Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/program-control-analyst-aevex-baltimore-7abmq541z83n) — Baltimore, MD - [Network Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/network-engineer-aevex-baltimore-efc3rszgmsr6) — Baltimore, MD - [Engineering Support Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-support-specialist-aevex-tampa-addd3r04mgc6) — Tampa, FL - [Sr. Corporate Paralegal](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-corporate-paralegal-aevex-united-states-c007ndyfwpxg) — United States - [Cyber Security Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/cyber-security-engineer-aevex-baltimore-c62jv3mc4kvm) — Baltimore, MD