Senior Maritime Maintenance Lead (N43 / Port Engineer Equivalent – sUSV)

Senior Maritime Maintenance Lead (N43 / Port Engineer Equivalent – sUSV) San Diego, CA Limited Travel Active Secret Clearance Required $110,000 – $130,000 Recruiters and staffing agencies: please do not contact us. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions. About the Role Anchor Innovation is seeking a Senior Maritime Maintenance Lead to serve as the N43 support representative for unmanned surface vessel (sUSV) operations. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for bridging waterfront maintenance execution, program office coordination, and long-term sustainment development. You will operate at the level of a Port Engineer or senior CHENG-equivalent, helping establish how maintenance is executed, tracked, and sustained across the fleet. What You’ll Do Serve as the primary maintenance liaison between operational units, program office (PMS), and supporting organizations Oversee and coordinate maintenance execution across multiple sUSV platforms and support craft Develop and refine maintenance processes aligned with Navy 3M principles and fleet expectations Track system readiness, maintenance actions, and material status across platforms Identify gaps in maintenance execution, documentation, tooling, and parts support—and drive solutions Support development of preventative maintenance frameworks (MRCs, MIPs, etc) Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and technical authorities while reducing long-term reliance on external support Advise leadership on maintenance readiness, risk, and sustainment strategy Mentor and guide junior maintenance personnel and technicians Required Qualifications Active Secret Clearance 10+ years of maritime maintenance, engineering, or sustainment experience Strong background in Navy maintenance processes (3M, CSMP, SKED, etc.) Experience operating at a senior level (CHENG, Port Engineer, 3MC, or equivalent) Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders (fleet, program office, contractors) Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and vessel systems Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting unmanned systems or emerging maritime platforms Familiarity with logistics integration (COSAL, APL, NSN development, provisioning) Experience working with program offices (PMS 406/420 or similar) Background in expeditionary or forward-deployed maintenance environments Experience building or standing up maintenance programs from early-stage efforts Why This Role Matters Maintenance is one of the biggest limiting factors in scaling unmanned systems. This role directly shapes how sustainment is executed—moving from reactive, contractor-driven support to structured, fleet-owned maintenance capability. Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance We are VETS First and V3 certified company and are proud of our diverse environment. Anchor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anchor participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Anchor prides itself on a culture of respect, learning, and individual support.