Life Support Technician/ U/W Dive Propulsion, Navigation, Communication Specialist
Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process
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Minimum Qualifications Summary
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Certification & Education
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- High school education required
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Active Secret Clearance
- Possess a valid state driver's license.
- Must meet the requirements to obtain and check out government vehicles / CESE for use in their official duties, if required
- Navy Dive School certified (NEC 5342 / MDV1 or higher)
- Qualification as a Maintenance & Material Management (3M) Maintenance Person, 3M Quality Assurance Craftsman, and 3M Work Center Supervisor.
- Qualified in accordance with NAVEDTRA 43910- (Series)
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Experience Required
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- Minimum five years' experience as a certified 5342/MDV1 diver.
- Minimum of Three (3) years NSW experience
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Job Objective
Provide Life Support, U/W Dive Propulsion, Navigation, Communication technician support to LOGSU-2 in accordance with the job responsibilities outlined below.
Responsibilities
- Conducts scheduled and unscheduled preventative and corrective maintenance, repairs of Diver Propulsion Devices (DPDs), Underwater Navigation and Communication equipment, to include all ancillary equipment and material.
- Maintain all navigation/communication systems and related auxiliary gear in accordance with manufacturers technical manual. Provide training to Dive Locker personnel and end users to include both topside and in water applications.
- Maintain SHIELD systems and related auxiliary gear in accordance with manufacturers technical manual. Provide training to Dive Locker personnel and end users.
- Communicate up and down the chain of command with changes, modifications, and improvements of existing technologies.
- Conducts monthly, bi-annual, and annual inventories of all SOF peculiar items in DPAS. Maintain accountability via issue documents (i.e. DD Form 1150).
- Obtain factory-trained certifications for all underwater navigation, communication and propulsion systems maintained by NSWG2.
- Must complete DoD 80-hour Hazardous Materials Certification Course or the 40-hour Hazardous Materials Certification Refresher Course while in FTE position.
- Must be available to travel to conduct scheduled and unscheduled preventative and corrective maintenance, repair, and accountability of Diver Propulsion Devices (DPDs), Underwater Navigation and Communication equipment and to provide training to Dive Locker personnel and end users.
- Be familiar with the transport and storage of Lithium batteries and proper procedures for upkeep of all batteries associated with maintained systems. Adhering to Navy Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) transport, stowage, and operation.
Education & Certification
- High school education required
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Possess a valid state driver's license.
- Must meet the requirements to obtain and check out government vehicles / CESE for use in their official duties, if required
- Navy Dive School certified (NEC 5342 / MDV1 or higher)
- Qualification as a Maintenance & Material Management (3M) Maintenance Person, 3M Quality Assurance Craftsman, and 3M Work Center Supervisor.
- Qualified in accordance with NAVEDTRA 43910- (Series)
Security Clearance
Active Secret clearance required
Work Location
Virginia Beach, VA
About Lukos
Lukos delivers professional services to the Department of Defense. Lukos has been one of the most successful and most diversified support companies for US Special Operations Command and its components for over a decade. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.
About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.
Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.
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LUKOS LLC
life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k)
Jun 21, 2025