(Mechanic) Team Lead-29106

Date: Jun 24, 2026

Location: Chesapeake, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29106 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $68,195.00 - $90,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Management 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII is seeking an experienced Team Lead Mechanic to support the sustainment, maintenance, and operational readiness of Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) and associated ground support equipment. The Team Lead will provide hands on technical expertise, oversee daily maintenance activities, and ensure all sustainment tasks are completed safely, on schedule, and in alignment with HII engineering, configuration, and quality standards. This role is critical in supporting the reliability, availability, and mission readiness of the HII USV fleet across prototype, test, and operational environments.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a team of USV sustainment mechanics and technicians
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on diesel, hybrid electric, and fully electric propulsion systems
  • Maintain and repair USV mechanical systems, including steering, hydraulic systems, launch/recovery hardware, deck machinery, and structural components
  • Support integration testing, system bring up, and validation activities during sustainment cycles
  • Execute preventive maintenance, inspections, and lifecycle sustainment plans in accordance with OEM and HII standards
  • Document maintenance actions in CMMS; ensure configuration control and adherence to technical data packages
  • Work closely with engineering, production, logistics, and waterfront operations to resolve technical issues
  • Assist with spare parts management, tooling requirements, and vendor coordination
  • Support pier side, waterfront, and on water test events as required
  • Train junior technicians and reinforce quality workmanship practices
  • Promote safety culture and maintain compliance with OSHA, NAVSEA, and shipyard safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience to include at least 2 years of team/deck lead experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
  • 15+ years of mechanical maintenance experience on marine, diesel, industrial, or unmanned systems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor small technical teams
  • Proficiency diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and experience with QMS / quality documentation
  • Ability to collaborate and provide Engineers with inputs for prototype development/support
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation
  • Experience using a CMMS or digital maintenance tracking system
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required site access, clearances, or credentials
  • Secret Clearance

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience working with USVs, small craft, unmanned maritime systems, or naval vessel support
  • Background in marine propulsion, control systems, or powertrain diagnostics
  • Experience with prototype, R&D, or test and evaluation environments
  • Familiarity with USN/MARMC maintenance standards, ABS/NAVSEA requirements, or HII maritime processes
  • Technical certifications (ABYC, diesel OEM certifications, hydraulics, etc.)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs., work in marine environments, and perform tasks in confined spaces or elevated areas
  • Capability to work in waterfront conditions and embark small boats or USVs as required
  • Experience with QMS / quality documentation
  • Ability to collaborate and provide Engineers with inputs for prototype development/support


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.