Engineering Technician (Mechanical Guns)

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Engineering - Mechanical
Cadiz, Spain (On-Site/Office)

This position is not currently funded and is contingent upon funding to Amentum. At this time, Amentum is seeking candidates to fulfill contingent roles. The expected award timeframe is Fall 2025.

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Guns Technician to support U.S. Navy operations in Rota, Spain. This role focuses on the overhaul, maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of shipboard gun weapon systems, including the MK 45 and MK 38 series. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on technical experience and a proven track record of leading maintenance and repair efforts.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Perform hands-on overhaul, maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of U.S. Navy shipboard gun weapon systems, including:
    • MK 45 Mod 2 & 4, 5 inch/54 caliber Light Weight Gun Mount (LWGM).
    • MK 38 Mod 2 & 3, 25mm Machine Gun Weapon Systems (GWS).
  • Lead maintenance, testing, and repair tasks, ensuring all work adheres to Navy standards.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with gun weapon systems to maintain operational readiness.
  • Collaborate with technicians and engineers to ensure the successful completion of projects.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Within the last ten (10) years, a minimum of four (4) years of full-time hands-on technical experience in the overhaul, maintenance, installation, testing, or repair of U.S. Navy shipboard gun weapon systems.
  • At least two (2) years of full-time technician experience leading maintenance, installation, testing, or repair of U.S. Navy shipboard gun weapon systems.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of MK 45 Mod 2 & 4 and MK 38 Mod 2 & 3 systems.
  • Must have an active secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.


Preferred Qualifications (not required):
  • Magazine Sprinkler Inspector certification.
  • Small Arms Inspector certification.


Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters .
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