AUV Field Technician SkillBridge Intern
Location
- Stennis, MS
Summary description:
Through the AUV Field Technician SkillBridge Internship, Oceaneering is seeking a motivated intern to join our Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting AUV systems while supporting subsea missions. The successful candidate will participate in a structured and practical program, leveraging their military technical experience to develop specialized skills in subsea operations. This internship can last between 8 and 24 weeks and must begin within the 180 days prior to their discharge from active-duty service.
Job description:
In this SkillBridge Internship, service members will have the opportunity to learn and be mentored in a role focused on the operation, maintenance, and repair of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). Responsibilities include ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of AUVs, performing maintenance on electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, and troubleshooting issues. This position requires work on vessels and in a shop environment. The role provides an immersive learning experience with hands-on training in operating subsea equipment, using complex systems, and maintaining critical components, all under real-world and simulated conditions.
Eligibility factors:
Mississippi
Typical pay $67K – $76K/yr
Median pay: $71K/yr
What Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians typically earn in Mississippi — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology
Marked DIB in the DoW directory
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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