USV Integration & Operations Technician

Job Description

• USV Integration & Operations Technician

• Full Time

• Hybrid / Remote / Onsite

The USV Integration & Operations Technician supports the fabrication, integration, maintenance, testing, transportation, and operational deployment of Lyntris unmanned surface vessel (USV) platforms and associated mission payloads. This position serves as a critical hands-on contributor responsible for ensuring vessels remain mission-ready and available to support customer demonstrations, operational evaluations, technology integration efforts, and field testing activities.

The role requires a highly versatile individual capable of performing mechanical fabrication, vessel maintenance, payload integration, logistics coordination, troubleshooting, and customer-facing support activities. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, program management, customers, and government stakeholders to ensure platforms remain operationally ready and capable of supporting company and customer objectives.

This position plays a key role in supporting the growth of Lyntris’ maritime portfolio by providing the hands-on technical expertise necessary to sustain fleet readiness, execute demonstrations, support payload integrations, and maintain operational availability across multiple programs and customer engagements. The role directly supports the MV-20 program and future maritime platform portfolio as Lyntris continues to expand its unmanned surface vessel capabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

USV Fabrication & Integration

• Support fabrication, assembly, modification, and installation of USV platform components, payloads, sensors, communications equipment, and mission systems.
• Assist engineers with prototype development, troubleshooting, and implementation of design modifications.
• Fabricate brackets, mounts, fixtures, cable routing solutions, and support structures utilizing hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Support payload installation, removal, reconfiguration, and testing activities.

Fleet Maintenance & Readiness

• Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance on unmanned surface vessels, trailers, support equipment, and associated systems.
• Conduct inspections and troubleshoot mechanical, structural, electrical, and operational deficiencies.
• Maintain vessels and support assets in a mission-ready condition.
• Support repair activities during integration, testing, and operational events.

Demonstration, Test & Field Operations Support

• Support planning and execution of customer demonstrations, field tests, technology evaluations, and operational events.
• Assist with vessel launch, recovery, setup, teardown, transportation, and field logistics.
• Support issue resolution and troubleshooting during demonstrations and test activities.
• Operate safely and effectively in dynamic waterfront and field environments.

Transportation, Logistics & Asset Management

• Coordinate transportation and movement of vessels, trailers, equipment, payloads, and support assets.
• Assist with inventory management, spare parts control, shipping, receiving, and equipment accountability.
• Maintain workshop, integration, storage, and staging areas in an organized and operational condition.
• Support facility operations and maritime readiness activities as required.

Customer Engagement & Technical Support

• Interface directly with customers, partners, subcontractors, and government representatives during demonstrations, testing, and integration efforts.
• Represent Lyntris in a professional manner during customer-facing activities.
• Support customer visits, demonstrations, and technical exchanges.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, certifications, or military experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience supporting maritime systems, fabrication, maintenance, field service, integration, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience utilizing hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment, and shop machinery.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, installation instructions, and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to safely tow trailers and transport equipment.
• Familiarity with marine systems, vessels, trailers, and waterfront operations.
• Experience supporting government customers, demonstrations, or operational events is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while supporting multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule and travel in support of demonstrations, testing, customer events, vessel maintenance activities, and operational deployments.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

This position may be based at a Lyntris facility, customer location, integration site, or test range depending on business needs. Travel will be required to customer locations, demonstration sites, integration facilities, waterfront locations, and operational test environments.

Work will include a combination of office, laboratory, workshop, waterfront, field test, customer demonstration, vessel operations, and logistics environments supporting maritime and defense-related operations.

The role may require participation in field exercises, on-water demonstrations, factory integration efforts, and rapid-response operational activities in support of customer objectives.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clearance Requirements

Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment.

Pay Scales & Benefits

The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.

Benefits include…

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Optional HSA and FSA

Base and Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Program