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# Engineering Technician V - DFS Support

- **Company:** The Supply
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Office, System Testing
- **Published:** June 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6002cbb43a50c450

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical writing within technology?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, SCMI1 has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill one vacancy for DFS Support. The employee will function in accordance with the equivalent responsibilities of an Engineering Technician V to provide critical technical assistance, engineering evaluations, and maintenance tracking for U.S. Navy surface ships and submarines., * Associate Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or other related field

 * 5 to 7 years of shipboard HM&E experience
 * Demonstrated proficiency with naval engineering tracking metrics, technical writing, and system validation procedures
 * Ability to execute physical shipboard surveys or technical documentation audits in accordance with assigned division protocols
 * Ability to read and interpret NSI's, NSTM's drawings, and other technical documentation
 * Ability to attend Technical Authority Training within 3 months of hire
 * Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
 * MS Office suite proficiency required
 * Familiarity with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual requirements
 * Ability to use clear and concise oral and written communication

## Description

Departures from Specification Adjudication to include:

 * DFS requirements for Depot-level repairs of Fleet requests
 * Review of all DFS's upon receipt of request from the Type Commander
 * Interface with Type Commander, Ship's Force, and Maintenance Team to review DFS's
 * Process all Type Commander and Ship's Force Depot-level DFS's that require higher-level adjudication
 * Monitor and track DFS to ensure timely responses to DFS requests
 * Communicate on behalf of the customer for DFS needs to include reporting operational limitations that impact key events and milestones for CNO Availabilites
 * Provide regular status updates to Naval Supervisory Activity of all related DFS matters

Security Clearance Requirements:

 * Must possess and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET Security Clearance


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