Top 249 Marine mechanics Jobs in California

Chief Engineer Limited Tonnage O/MUSV
Leidos —Oxnard, CA
- $107,900 - $195,050 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Fair chance
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Goodwin Recruiting —San Francisco, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanic experience
- Mid-level
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Marine Mechanic
County of Orange —Orange County, CA
- $70,324.80 - $84,988.80 a year
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Maritime Technician (Junior)
BlackSea Technologies —San Diego, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- 1 year
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Marine Shipwright
Dana Point Shipyard —Dana Point, CA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
Engineering Field Service Technician
HavocAI —San Diego, CA
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Military
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Marine Electrician
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $38.79 - $57.63 an hour
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Adept Process Services —Chula Vista, CA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Electronics Technician III (Depot)
Centurum —San Diego, CA
- $38.50 - $55.00 an hour
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Writing skills
- English
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Hornblower —San Francisco, CA
- $54.51 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
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- Mid-level
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Next Level Sailing —San Diego, CA
- $17.00 - $17.25 an hour + tips
- Temporary
- In-person
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
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Ship/Submarine Engineering Technician 1 - San Diego, CA
M.C. Dean, Inc —San Diego, CA
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Inventory management
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Waterfront Technician
National Steel and Shipbuilding Com —San Diego, CA
- $32.48 - $35.83 an hour
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Marine Electrician Journeyman I-V
PROPULSION CONTROLS ENGINEERING LLC —San Diego, CA
- $27.04 - $50.27 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- 6 years
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Electronics Technician I (Depot)
Centurum —San Diego, CA
- $34.25 - $41.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Maintenance Mechanic
Blue & Gold Fleet —San Francisco, CA
- $44.52 - $59.68 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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Outside Machinist (New Construction)
General Dynamics NASSCO —San Diego, CA
- $34.43 - $37.78 an hour
- Mechanic experience
- Construction site
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Electrician Improver
BAE Systems Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $54,558 - $57,866 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Vehicle Assembly and Service Technician
Saildrone —Alameda, CA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Management
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Marine Mechanic
St Francis Marine Center —San Francisco, CA
- $22 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanic experience
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Opportunities for advancement
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Chief Engineer Limited Tonnage O/MUSV

Leidos -
Oxnard, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$107,900 - $195,050 a year

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Merchant Mariner Credential

Full Job Description

Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos, supporting the Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel (OMUSV) Program, is seeking a Chief Engineer with a USCG 4000hp or greater license to support a dynamic high growth organization. The O/MUSV program is based in Port Hueneme, CA, and is responsible for delivering cutting edge autonomous vessel technology to the US Navy. The program operates and maintains prototype autonomous vessels for test and evaluation of the vessels as well as developing operations, maintenance, logistics and training procedures for the autonomous Fleet of the future.

The Chief Engineer will supervise, coordinate, advise troubleshooting, and conduct maintenance aboard the Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) in addition to making administrative reports ashore. The Chief Engineer will travel and work onboard the USV at sea and in port, operating and maintaining the USV and support vessels.

Duties include primary responsibility for the USV propulsion system in port and underway, in addition to preparation, preservation, and cleanliness of navy watercraft, and pre/post mission craft readiness functions. Provides facility maintenance expertise and leadership responsibility. Crew will work rotating shifts of approximately 28 days, while on rotation crew should expect to work 12 hour shifts daily.

Primary Responsibilities

Report to USV Master and Port Captain for pier side and afloat USV operations.
Take responsibility for first-line maintenance and repairs of USV propulsion system. Perform/ supervise scheduled and corrective maintenance, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automated control systems.
Participate in basic seamanship duties as required.
Assist in preparation, preservation, and cleanliness of assigned vessel, and any associated equipment.
Coordinate and assist in pre/post mission craft readiness functions.
May assist in vessel security and visitor control function.
Participate in Leidos and Government safety programs.
This position will require close cooperation and working relationships with active-duty military and other Government personnel.

Basic Qualifications

USCG Merchant Mariner credentials: 4000hp Chief Engineer or greater with corresponding STCW certificates
Position requires the ability to perform in an arduous duty environments.
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift 40lbs
Individuals must possess the ability and demeanor to share common spaces over lengthy deployment periods and work closely with others in a small working area and in a shipboard environment
Must be able to communicate effectively
Must be a US Citizen
Must pass a background check and be able to gain access to US Navy Facilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working aboard US Government vessels

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 21, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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