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Ocean Technology Systems

Careers

Thank you for your interest in becoming an OTS Team Member!

We’re an Emmy award winning company who’s led the SCUBA industry for Film & Television, Military, Public Safety and Recreational over the last 36 years and are looking for talented individuals to join our amazing OTS family. For more information click on our available positions linked down below.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Ocean Technology Systems, a world leader in underwater communications, needs an engineering tech that knows electrical (PCB/RF), mechanical and fabrication!

Job Summary:

Design, develop, machine, assemble & test new and existing OTS products to meet customer’s specific needs and requirements for special orders and engineering projects.

Primary Duties:

  • Knowledge of materials including adhesives, potting materials, plastics, and metals is preferred.
  • Ability to solder and use hand tools.
  • Must have analog audio knowledge and the ability to download programs into microprocessors.
  • Must be able to read and understand schematics.
  • Customer service and communication skills.
  • Have the ability to machine with manual machines.
  • Must have the ability to troubleshoot at the component level of digital analog circuit boards.
  • Ability to create design documentation and work independently. Knowledge of Microsoft office programs including Outlook and Excel.
  • Draftsight, Autocad, and Syteline experience ideal.
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines and order due dates.
  • Build, repair, and improve electromechanical test equipment
  • Build, repair, and improve production fixtures
  • Must be able to test, inspect, and troubleshoot electronic circuitries by the use of test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and digital multi-meter.
  • 3D modeling utilizing Solidworks is a plus
  • Must have electronics knowledge and experience

Education and Experience:

  • Four year degree in applicable field
  • Minimum of ten years as an Engineering Technician or an Engineer with mechanical and electrical experience.
  • Senior Electronic Technician experience ideal.
  • Project Management experience helpful.

Current Schedule: (may change due to work conditions):
Two Schedules to choose from 8/80 or 9/80 with every other Friday off

Fridays we close at 3pm

This is a full-time position at our location in Santa Ana, CA.  This is not a remote job.

Benefits offered:

Compensation: $67k-$75k depending on experience

  • PTO/Vacation: Employee accrue 5 vacation days (40 hours) through the first year, with an increase beyond the first year + Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
    • Several medical insurance plans for the employee are offered at no cost to the employee.
  • 401k/Profit Sharing eligibility after (1) year of service (1000 hours of service within the first year), two annual entry dates of 4/1 or 10/1
  • Company Bonus Plan

Physical Demands:
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The work also requires the following physical abilities: grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, talking, and visual acuity.

Work Environment:
Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Employees may be exposed to noise, moving mechanical parts, oils/solvents, fumes, and odors that may affect the eyes, ears, nose, throat and/or skin.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Undersea Systems International, Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Join us in Santa Ana, CA!

Ocean Technology Systems is a world leader in underwater communications equipment!

Our service department is in need of a dedicated and reliable Service Electronic Technician.

Do you know RF, audio, PCB repair?  The RMA process?

You evaluate and identify issues with equipment sent in for service and repair and restore functionality.

Job Duties:

  • Evaluate equipment sent in for repair and perform a preliminary diagnostic of the issue
  • Notate recommended repairs and associated costs on RMA form
  • Validate diagnosis once repair has been approved and perform necessary repairs to restore functionality
  • Indicate all parts utilized from service inventory on back on RMA form and adjust inventory accordingly
  • Notate all work performed to each line item
  • Reference schematics and test procedures to assist with evaluation and identify individual specifications to restore complete functionality
  • Reference BOM’s in ERP system to identify part numbers
  • Perform cyclical counts of Service Department inventory when requested
  • Maintain inventory levels and submit parts requisitions when necessary for service inventory or customer repairs
  • Perform pressure and functionality testing
  • Disassemble and reassemble products to access failure point and repair
  • Provide troubleshooting assistance to customers and personnel when needed

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Experience working with and assembling hardware systems (mechanical & electrical hardware)
  • Ability to review build of materials and identify part numbers in Syteline. Ability to use excel to record data on spreadsheets.
  • Previous Electronic Technician experience required.
  • Strong electronic knowledge including ohms law and problem-solving ability required.
  • Ability to analyze electronic circuits, read schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and troubleshoot at the component level.
  • Must have good time management, communication skills, be team oriented, and the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to analyze electronic circuits, read schematics, and troubleshoot at the component level required.
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to departmental changes with a positive attitude is necessary.
  • Some familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Excel, helpful.
  • Experience utilizing Syteline is ideal

THIS MAY BE A 30 DAY TEMP TO HIRE POSITION

(You may start with an agency for 30 days, afterwards you will be eligible to be hired directly by Ocean Technology Systems)2 shifts available

9/80:

  • Monday-Thursday: 6:30 am – 4 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am – 3pm (every other Friday off)

10/80

  • Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am – 4pm
  • Friday: 6:30 – 3 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Undersea Systems International, Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Join us in Santa Ana, CA!

Do you love to SCUBA and maintain SCUBA equipment?

Ocean Technology Systems is a world leader in underwater communications equipment!

Join a family based, Emmy Award winning company here in Orange County!

We need a SCUBA regulator technician.

You will provide expertise in testing, diagnosing, making applicable recommendations, and performing annual maintenance and repairs on full face masks and regulators. To communicate technical solutions and provide customer support by addressing mask and regulator inquires with professionalism and the highest level of customer service. 

Job Duties:

  • Evaluate equipment sent in for service & repair by performing a preliminary diagnostic of the issue and / or making recommendations of service.
  • Notate associated costs and repair details for recommended repairs or customer requested parts and service.
  • Thoroughly & accurately complete RMA form by listing all parts utilized, listing initial and final cracking pressures, and including detailed evaluation and repair technician notes.
  • Identify and implement applicable engineering changes for all masks and regulators sent in for service.
  • Reference BOM’s in Syteline to identify part numbers and item cost.
  • Establish and complete quarterly “rocks”.
  • Perform cyclical counts of regulator inventory.
  • Maintain inventory levels and submit parts requisitions when necessary for regulator inventory or customer repairs.
  • Provide operational support and troubleshooting assistance to customers and personnel, when requested.
  • Repair and service full face masks and regulators as per the work instruction and in accordance to the Technician course training administered.
  • Manage and operate air compressor, ANSTI machine, flow bench, and air supply bank for the test equipment.
  • Return all customer emails, voicemails, and inquires within 24 hrs.
  • Assist other departments including Production & Engineering by testing equipment and / or new parts.
  • Test and service 1st stage regulators (internal equipment used for testing
  • Process “GT” Interspiro trade-in orders by inspecting, logging, and decommissioning equipment. 
  • Adherence to established KPI’s
  • Other tasks and special projects assigned by Management

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Impeccable organizational skills.
  • Ability to effectively work independently.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to critically think and problem solve
  • Professionalism and the use of proper business etiquette when corresponding with customers, co-workers, and management.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to departmental changes with a positive attitude.

Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Previous scuba diving experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong technical and mechanical skills with a good working knowledge of scuba equipment.
  • Some experience with Microsoft outlook and Excel ideal.
  • Experience with Syteline would be ideal 

9/80:

  • Monday-Thursday: 6:30 am – 4 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am – 3pm (every other Friday off)

10/80

  • Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am – 4pm
  • Friday: 6:30 – 3 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Undersea Systems International, Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Bring us your talents in Santa Ana, CA!

Ocean Technology Systems is a world leader in underwater communications equipment!

You will perform test operations utilizing test methods and or written or verbal instructions as required. Obtain necessary reference documentation as required to perform testing e.g. (Test Methods, Specification Drawings, Schematics). Set up test equipment as required to perform all necessary tests and or troubleshooting of production equipment.

Job Duties:

  • Read and follow detailed drawings, digital instructions, written procedures and verbal and written instructions.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair devices
  • Provide recommendations for problem resolution
  • Ensure that all repairs meet or exceed quality standards
  • Determines if the designated product passes all test cycles. Collects diagnostic information needed.
  • Provide input for design improvements and develop assembly techniques.
  • Process DMRs, and DMIs and others.
  • Commitment to customer and business focus in areas such as quality of work, attendance and productivity. Overtime may be required.
  • Adherence to company policies such as safety, respect for others, integrity and workplace rules.

 

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Experience working with and assembling hardware systems (mechanical & electrical hardware)
  • Soldering, thru-hole and SMT preferred
  • Familiar with Radio Frequency (RF) measurement equipment and testing techniques
  • Experience with test equipment including signal generators, oscilloscopes, volt meters, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and network analyzers

Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, inspection reports, specifications, and procedures
  • Ability to use various hand tools and light duty machines

THIS MAY BE A 30 DAY TEMP TO HIRE POSITION

(You may start with an agency for 30 days, afterwards you will be eligible to be hired directly by Ocean Technology Systems)2 shifts available

9/80:

  • Monday-Thursday: 6:30 am – 4 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am – 3pm (every other Friday off)

10/80

  • Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am – 4pm
  • Friday: 6:30 – 3 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Undersea Systems International, Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Are you a SCUBA enthusiast with a proven track record in outside sales?

We are a world leader in underwater communications.

This is an INCREDIBLE opportunity for the right salesperson.  Uncapped commission structure.

Every other Friday off!  Travel the world!

The purpose of this job is to GROW SALES in your assigned territories including existing customers and prospective customers thereby ensuring that Ocean Technology Systems meets our growth targets.

Outside sales! You may be traveling over 50% of the time. Full time position, some weekends as needed.

This territory focuses on domestic business in western United States starting with TX, OK, KS, NE, SD, ND to the west coast including HI, AK and Guam.

Job Duties:

  • Create and implement a sales strategy that aligns personal goals/objectives with company growth goals
  • Answers and handles telephone calls/emails in a professional and timely manner (within 1 business day).
  • Serves as the product expert for OTS products.
  • Hunts for new business and grows territories in accordance with sales goals.
  • Communicate with all current and potential customers on a regular basis, providing solutions as needed, and oversee all sales activity in assigned territory
  • Travel to customer location(s) to present company products, services, and pricing information in a professional manner.
  • Submit appropriate paperwork to management such as expense reports and trip reports in a timely manner
  • Maintain compliance with all established Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Attend weekly sales meetings/conference calls / 1:1 meetings with manager
  • Call on all open quotes monthly and document updates and next steps in appropriate database
  • Maintain a sales pipeline in alignment with close ratio to maintain sales quota.
  • Maintain appropriate records for the development of sales forecasts, territory potential, workload analysis, customer visit/call programs and sales route
  • Collect and report competitive information to management
  • Attend key training activities and exhibit at trade shows relevant to each market.
  • As applicable, manage the order process in a professional manner
  • Recommend products and services that effectively meet customer needs
  • Apply advanced level product knowledge to assist customers as well as OTS support staff when necessary
  • Understand and support established sales policies and procedures to provide proper and efficient service to customers
  • Receive and resolve customer complaints and problems in a timely manner in cooperation with management
  • Assist in training of any salesman/inside sales as requested
  • Adhere to all company procedures, policies and core values ensuring you provide an accurate representation of the company to all potential and current customers.
  • Perform job duties as efficiently as possible, reducing costs and maximizing profits when possible
  • Develop and submit annual travel plan to sales manager including key customer visits, demonstration days, trade shows, seminars, etc.
  • Ensure timely booking of airfare and other travel accommodations in order to receive best possible rates
  • Exercises considerable judgement and discretion in handling sales related inquiries
  • Prepares quotes, contracts and RFP/RFI responses for clients and prospects with accurate OTS product configurations
  • Composes, types, and distributes professional correspondence and memoranda, e-mails, and faxes using individual initiative and as assigned in a timely manner
  • Maintains accurate records in Syteline and other relevant databases
  • Proactively establishes, and maintains highly organized filing system; files correspondence and other records
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Must be willing to travel extensively (50%-70% of the time)
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects independently while working in a remote capacity
  • Autonomous: Self-motivated, Self-Starter
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient on Microsoft Office Suite
  • Keystrokes a minimum of 50 wpm.
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
  • Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
  • Acute attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
  •  

Current schedule:

Every other Friday off!

9/80:

  • Monday-Thursday: 6:30 am – 4 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am – 3pm (every other Friday off)

Physical Demands

  • Extensive travel
  • Stand
  • Walk
  • Sit
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Climb or balance
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch
  • Squatting
  • Talk or hear
  • Lift up boxes Up to 40 pounds
  • Pushing loaded carts
  • Climbing ladders and step ladders
  • Walking up the stairs

Benefits offered:

Compensation: $90k – $140k per year

  • PTO/Vacation: Employee accrue 5 vacation days (40 hours) through the first year, with an increase beyond the first year + Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
    • Several medical insurance plans for the employee are offered at no cost to the employee.
  • 401k/Profit Sharing eligibility after (1) year of service (1000 hours of service within the first year), two annual entry dates of 4/1 or 10/1
  • Company Bonus Plan

Work Environment:
Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Employees may be exposed to noise, moving mechanical parts, oils/solvents, fumes, and odors that may affect the eyes, ears, nose, throat and/or skin.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Undersea Systems International, Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Come join us!

We are a family based company in Santa Ana, CA.

You will be a VALUABLE part of our front office team assisting across many departments, accounts payable and also greeting and assisting office visitors. 

Ocean Technology Systems is  an Emmy award winning company that has lead the SCUBA industry for Film & Television, Military, Public Safety and Recreation for over 40 years.

Job Summary:

You will provide general office support for a variety of clerical activities and tasks including but not limited to: answering incoming calls, managing the reception area, mail, requisitioning supplies, organizing office communication, and general administrative tasks. Additionally, this role financial support by submitting payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.  Acts as an Accounts Receivable back up on an as-needed basis.

THIS IS A TEMP TO HIRE POSITION.

(You will start with a temp agency, afterwards you will be eligible to be hired directly by Ocean Technology Systems.)

Job Duties:

  • Answer telephones and direct the caller to appropriate associate; transfer caller to voice mailbox when associate is unavailable; takes and retrieves messages
  • Greets and directs visitors to the company; manages reception area to maintain a professional image
  • Receive, sort and forward incoming mail
  • Assist in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies
  • Coordinate the repairs and maintenance of office equipment, including copier, fax machines, computers, printers, etc.
  • Manage conference room reservations and organize all aspects for meetings
  • Type correspondence and reports; edit and update various spreadsheets
  • Assists Human Resources and President as-needed
  • Perform other related duties as required
  • Back-Up Accounts Receivable job functions as necessary
  • Processes invoices for payment; prints and mails accounts payable checks
  • Match purchase orders to invoices
  • Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries
  • Performs data entry
  • Maintains accounts payable files and records
  • Responds to vendor and employee inquiries regarding invoices, expenses, and check requests; assists with discrepancy reconciliation
  • Prints and routes accounts payable reports
  • Assists with preparation of 1099s
  • Report sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices

Knowledge and Abilities

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills
  • Working knowledge of mail processes such as postage machine, FedEx, UPS
  • Computer literacy; Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data entry
  • Ability to enter data efficiently, timely and correctly in order to meet deadlines
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Well-developed verbal, listening, and written communications skills
  • Ability to work independently or as a team player
  • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance and manner
  • Ability to contend with a wide variety of people on various issues
  • Ability to work in a busy office with constant interruptions

Current schedule:

  • Full time, 40hrs per week. 
  • Friday’s we close at 3pm!

Physical Demands

  • Stand
  • Walk
  • Sit
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Climb or balance
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch
  • Squatting
  • Talk or hear
  • Lift up boxes Up to 20 pounds
  • Pushing loaded carts
  • Climbing ladders and step ladders
  • Walking up the stairs

Benefits offered:

Compensation: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour depending on experience

  • PTO/Vacation: Employee accrue 5 vacation days (40 hours) through the first year, with an increase beyond the first year + Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
    • Several medical insurance plans for the employee are offered at no cost to the employee.
  • 401k/Profit Sharing eligibility after (1) year of service (1000 hours of service within the first year), two annual entry dates of 4/1 or 10/1
  • Company Bonus Plan

Work Environment:
Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Employees may be exposed to noise, moving mechanical parts, oils/solvents, fumes, and odors that may affect the eyes, ears, nose, throat and/or skin.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Undersea Systems International, Inc. dba Ocean Technology Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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