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Sonar Technician jobs are open across the U.S. Navy, defense contractors, and marine research organizations, from entry-level technician to senior systems engineer, with specializations in underwater acoustics, anti-submarine warfare systems, and sonar signal processing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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See related jobsSubmarine Sonar Technician
Level: Mid to Senior
Location: Groton CT
Employment Type: Full-time
U.S. Government Security Clearance: Active Secret
Compensation: $23.99 - $50.00
This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs, at which point a dedicated, funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role.
Amentum is seeking a talented and driven Submarine Sonar Technician to join our team in Groton, CT.
Join the team that is providing program management, acquisition, engineering, technical, financial configuration management, logistics, strategic planning and international program support to Program Executive Office (PEO) Submarines including the Navy's two highest-priority ACAT I programs: VIRGINIA Class Submarine and COLUMBIA Class Submarine. Work with us to support the Navy in developing, integrating, and deploying new hardware and software technologies across 5 submarine platforms.
What you'll do:
- Assist in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions
- Assist in training others in the operation and performance of systems
- Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at company and client sites
- Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications and test procedures
- Develop technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, troubleshooting procedures, drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports
- Direct on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, survey, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed
- Establish and maintain a filing system, databases and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory
- Perform test and evaluation, check-out, certification tasks
- Perform validations/verifications of various electronic systems
- Plan and coordinate work of other engineering technicians and related positions
- Review Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts
- Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout and contract requirements
- Support engineers in the development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
- Support systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an active US Government Clearance
- Navy "C" school or vocational/technical training beyond high school
- Mid-Level Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED and five (5) years of practical experience, OR an applicable degree/formal electronics training combined with three (3) years of practical experience
- Senior-Level Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED and ten (10) years of practical experience, OR an applicable degree/formal electronics training combined with six (6) years of practical experience
- Excellent communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
- Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
- Ability to travel, as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates knowledgeable across multiple submarine platforms and SWFTS systems are preferred
- Qualified Advanced SONAR operator
- Master Sonar Technician
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year, 12 days of paid holiday leave, and parental leave.
#TAMOD #FleetSupport
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:
This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.
Compensation Details:
$23.99 - $50.00
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/09/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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 laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Submarine Sonar Technician
Level: Mid to Senior
Location: Groton CT
Employment Type: Full-time
U.S. Government Security Clearance: Active Secret
Compensation: $23.99 - $50.00
This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs, at which point a dedicated, funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role.
Amentum is seeking a talented and driven Submarine Sonar Technician to join our team in Groton, CT.
Join the team that is providing program management, acquisition, engineering, technical, financial configuration management, logistics, strategic planning and international program support to Program Executive Office (PEO) Submarines including the Navy's two highest-priority ACAT I programs: VIRGINIA Class Submarine and COLUMBIA Class Submarine. Work with us to support the Navy in developing, integrating, and deploying new hardware and software technologies across 5 submarine platforms.
What you'll do:
- Assist in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions
- Assist in training others in the operation and performance of systems
- Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at company and client sites
- Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications and test procedures
- Develop technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, troubleshooting procedures, drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports
- Direct on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, survey, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed
- Establish and maintain a filing system, databases and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory
- Perform test and evaluation, check-out, certification tasks
- Perform validations/verifications of various electronic systems
- Plan and coordinate work of other engineering technicians and related positions
- Review Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts
- Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout and contract requirements
- Support engineers in the development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
- Support systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an active US Government Clearance
- Navy "C" school or vocational/technical training beyond high school
- Mid-Level Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED and five (5) years of practical experience, OR an applicable degree/formal electronics training combined with three (3) years of practical experience
- Senior-Level Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED and ten (10) years of practical experience, OR an applicable degree/formal electronics training combined with six (6) years of practical experience
- Excellent communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
- Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
- Ability to travel, as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates knowledgeable across multiple submarine platforms and SWFTS systems are preferred
- Qualified Advanced SONAR operator
- Master Sonar Technician
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year, 12 days of paid holiday leave, and parental leave.
#TAMOD #FleetSupport
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:
This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.
Compensation Details:
$23.99 - $50.00
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/09/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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 laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sonar technician jobs.
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance required
- Experience operating or maintaining hull-mounted or towed array sonar systems
- Knowledge of underwater acoustics principles and sonar signal processing
- Military or equivalent technical training in sonar or electronics warfare systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and system documentation
- Experience with preventive maintenance systems and equipment logs
Tips for Your Sonar Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to sonar systems
List every sonar system you've operated by its designation, such as AN/SQS or AN/BQQ variants. Hiring managers scan for exact system names, and a generic electronics background won't stand out against candidates who name their platforms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sonar technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with your clearance level upfront
Defense-sector postings often filter candidates before the first screen by security clearance. Put your clearance level and adjudication date in your resume header so recruiters confirm eligibility without digging.
Highlight acoustic analysis software you've used
Employers in both defense and oceanographic research want candidates who can process raw sonar data, not just operate hardware. Name the signal processing or acoustic analysis tools you've worked with directly in your skills section.
Prepare for scenario-based technical interviews
Sonar technician interviews often include fault-diagnosis scenarios where you're walked through a degraded system and asked how you'd isolate the failure. Practice narrating your troubleshooting logic step by step out loud before the interview.
Negotiate around deployment and rotation schedules
Many sonar technician roles include sea duty or remote deployment rotations. When you receive an offer, clarify the deployment cycle, shore duty ratio, and any hazard or sea pay components before you accept.
Sonar Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sonar technicians?
The companies hiring the most sonar technicians right now include Amentum, Arcfield, and Three Saints Bay, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense primes and Navy support contractors typically account for the largest share of posted roles.
How many sonar technician jobs are remote?
About 100% of sonar technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hardware-dependent most of the work is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are acoustic data analysis, software development for sonar systems, and technical documentation roles that don't require hands-on equipment access.
How do you become a sonar technician?
Most sonar technicians start through military service, particularly the Navy's Sonar Technician rating, which provides formal training in underwater acoustics and system operation. Civilians typically enter through associate or bachelor's programs in electronics, physics, or ocean engineering, then gain platform-specific experience on the job. Earning a DoD security clearance early is essential for most defense-sector roles.
Can you get a sonar technician job with little experience?
Entry-level sonar technician roles exist, but they almost always require either military training or an electronics or physics degree paired with lab coursework in signal processing. Candidates without direct sonar experience strengthen their applications by emphasizing RF electronics, acoustic sensor work, or any NAVSEA or defense internship they've completed, since those backgrounds transfer directly to sonar system fundamentals.
What does the sonar technician interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen to verify your clearance eligibility and system experience, followed by a technical interview where you're asked to walk through a sonar system's operating principles or diagnose a described fault. Final rounds often include a panel with a program manager and a lead engineer, and some employers require a practical assessment or a site visit to the facility.
Where can I find and apply to sonar technician jobs?
You can find and apply to sonar technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and clearance level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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