Maritime Systems Sustainment & Test Engineer

The Maritime Systems Sustainment & Test Engineer with RECONCRAFT is a multidisciplinary role that combines maintenance planning/execution, test and evaluation (T&E), quality assurance (QA), and field-level vessel sustainment. This position supports U.S. and international Combatant Craft and unmanned programs, including CCM Mk2, J-CCM, ALPV and other RECONCRAFT platforms.
The Engineer develops and executes sustainment plans, leads hands-on maintenance and repair activities, manages corrective actions and casualty response, and conducts technical testing to validate vessel performance, durability, maintainability, and reliability.
This role operates heavily in field and maritime environments — including forward-deployed locations — and works closely with engineering, QA/QC, production, program management, partner nations, and customer test teams.
Core Competencies
Military combatant craft operations; marine engineering and propulsion systems
Maintenance planning & execution, including predictive and condition-based maintenance
Vessel test & evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
Troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and rapid field repairs under operational pressure
Clear and confident communication with operators, maintainers, engineers, and customers
Essential Job Functions
Sustainment & Maintenance Planning
Develop and manage maintenance concepts for CCM Mk2 and J-CCM
Build preventive maintenance schedules and resource plans
Maintain craft configuration records and failure history
Hands-On Maintenance & Repair (Pit Crew)
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and casualty response
Manage tools, spares, and equipment for field sustainment
Support forward-deployed operations and testing events
Test & Evaluation (T&E)
Plan and execute vessel test and reactivation events
Collect and analyze test data; prepare reports
Verify vessel performance and system requirements compliance
Quality Assurance & Configuration Integrity
Conduct inspections with QA/QC
Support post-maintenance sea trials
Maintain configuration control
Engineering Liaison & Design Improvement
Identify system deficiencies and feed insights into engineering teams
Recommend maintainability and performance improvements
Availability Management & Reporting
Define and manage cost, schedule, and scope of maintenance availabilities
Track readiness metrics (Ao, MTBF, MTTR)
Training & Customer Support
Train maintainers and partner-nation personnel
Support international fielding and test events
Identify opportunities for business development and RECONCRAFT solutions that would generate revenue and profit for the company
Education & Experience Requirements
Extensive combatant craft, engineering, or maintenance experience
5+ years hands-on marine vessel operation, maintenance, or repair experience
Demonstrated troubleshooting and casualty response ability
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Eligible for SECRET clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Test & evaluation or prototype vessel experience
Marine diesel or outboard technician certifications
Knowledge of DoD sustainment, FMS/DCS processes
Advanced boat-handling credentials
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform maintenance in varying weather and sea conditions
Ability to lift tools, work in confined spaces, and operate for extended periods
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Other Responsibilities
Perform additional duties supporting organizational and program objectives as assigned/required
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River’s Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Open leave policy and paid holidays
Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.