Operations Fleet Quality Assurance

Overview

Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC) is leading the transformation of unmanned surface vessel technology with trusted autonomous, networked systems that combine speed, range, maneuverability, and stealth. Each MARTAC employee plays a vital role in delivering leading-edge solutions to military, government, and commercial customers across the globe; and we're committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to share their knowledge, develop their skills, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge.

The Operations Fleet Quality Assurance role owns quality and maintenance standards for MARTAC's operational fleet: USVs, vehicles, and trailers; from fleet entry or customer delivery onward. Reporting to the Operations Fleet Services Manager, this role verifies maintenance is performed and documented to standard and maintains MRCs and procedures. Build and acceptance quality remain with Production QA.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Fleet Services quality program: inspection standards, checklists, and return-to-service criteria.
• Inspect and verify completed maintenance and repairs before assets return to service.
• Audit maintenance records and work orders in Whip Around or other applicable software.
• In conjunction with the appropriate Product Manager, develop and revise MRCs, Maintenance Index pages, procedures, and service-interval guidance.
• Maintain document control for Fleet Services technical publications and customer records packages.
• Review customer maintenance records packages for completeness before delivery.
• Update maintenance documentation for model changes and upgrades with Production, Engineering, and Software & Integration.
• Document nonconformances and recurring defects; track corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate with Production QA on findings traceable to build or manufacturing.
• Develop training materials and qualification checklists; support customer maintenance training.
• Support safety and environmental compliance in fleet maintenance areas.
• Provide hands-on maintenance support as workload requires.
• Transport vessels, vehicles, and trailers as needed, including pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS to support quality reviews, customer maintenance, and training.
• Report quality findings, audit results, and documentation status to the Operations Fleet Services Manager.
• Follow MARTAC's policies and procedures; additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• QA/QC experience with inspections, audits, and corrective action in a maintenance environment.
• Strong technical writing; able to produce procedures and inspection criteria from technical data.
• Mechanical aptitude; working knowledge of marine and/or vehicle systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to instruct and evaluate; high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Whip Around experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license; able to tow and launch trailered vessels.
• Valid passport; willing to travel CONUS and OCONUS.
• Active Secret clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces aboard vessels.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required; technical certification or degree preferred.
• 5+ years in maintenance QA/QC, standardization/evaluation, or maintenance in aviation, marine, or vehicle environments.
• Experience writing maintenance procedures or task cards preferred.
• Maintenance instructor or evaluator experience preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Marine experience, ABYC/NMEA certification, or USV experience preferred.
• Defense sustainment (CLS/COCO/GOCO) background preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B)?

Work Location: In person