Shipboard Diesel Subject Matter Expert
Job ID: 2026-104
Date Posted: 2026-03-18T00:00:00
Location: San Diego, California
Minimum Experience: 6 years
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Epsilon Systems Solutions is seeking a full-time Shipboard Diesel Systems Subject Matter Expert in San Diego, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical engineering support for U.S. Navy ships' diesel engines. This includes the following systems, subsystems, and equipment:

  - Main propulsion diesel engines

  - Diesel engine couplings

  - Clutches

  - Lubricating oil systems and associated components

  - Combustion air systems and associated components

  - Power generation diesel engines (both ship’s service and emergency diesel engines)

  - Lubricating oil systems and associated components

  - Combustion air systems and associated components

• Provide assistance, training, and technical subject matter expertise in diesel systems maintenance and repairs to ships’ force military personnel during FTA, TSRA, INSURV, TMI assessments, and CMO events.

• Complete assessment or Technical Assist, and provide repair recommendations to the branch head in a Report or TAVR format as required for review and issuance on the equipment.

• Conduct ship visits to provide technical guidance for repairs, troubleshooting or testing as requested for urgent or routine requests.

• Review the adequacy of the onboard ILS, PMS, PQS and validate the current equipment configuration.

• Conduct on-the-job training for Ships Force Maintenance personnel. The training must include adjustments, repairs, troubleshooting techniques and equipment/personnel safety.

• Communicate with and conduct a debrief of cognizant Ships Force personnel reporting conditions found, repairs completed and/or required and training conducted with current operational condition. Any unresolved conditions must be briefed to the ship’s Commanding Officer and Chief Engineer with corrections required.

• Submit a Ship Visit Report to include the assessment of the material condition and operational status, following the standard report format used by the Branch.

• Assist with the research and technical resolution of DFSs.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 6 (six) years’ experience with U.S. Navy shipboard diesel systems maintenance and repair

• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is $32.30 – $39.78 Hourly. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

ADA Notations:

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes up to 50 lbs

• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces

• May ride ships at sea for extended periods

• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.