Deckhand O/MUSV

Leidos • Port Hueneme, CA

2d

About The Position

The Defense Sector at Leidos, supporting the Overlord/Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (O/MUSV) Program, is seeking Deckhands with Entry level USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials and corresponding STCW certificates to support a dynamic high growth organization. The O/MUSV program is based in Port Hueneme, CA, and is responsible for delivering cutting edge autonomous vessel technology to the US Navy. The program operates and maintains prototype autonomous vessels for test and evaluation of the vessels as well as developing operations, maintenance, logistics and training procedures for the autonomous Fleet of the future. Deckhands work rotating 12 hour shifts, on a 28 day on/28 day off rotation. Duties include preparation, preservation, and cleanliness of navy watercraft, watch standing at sea and in port, and pre/post mission craft readiness functions. Provides basic facility maintenance support, hotel services, and cleaning duties. Primary Responsibilities Crew Member (Deckhand) shall be experienced in basic seamanship duties and capable of performing as line handler, watch stander and ship's crew as required. Reports to Master and Ops Coordinator for autonomy equipped O/MUSV ship, working at-sea and/or dockside environments. Assists in preparation, preservation, and cleanliness of the ship, and any associated equipment. Assists in pre/post mission craft readiness functions Provides basic facility maintenance support and cleaning duties May assist in facility security and visitor control function You will participate in Leidos and Government safety programs. This position will require close cooperation and working relationships with active-duty military and other Government personnel.

Requirements

• Position requires the ability to perform in an arduous duty environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to pass a background check and gain access to US Military Facilities
• Previous experience performing basic seamanship duties
• Familiarity with small boat operation, basic small craft maintenance, line handling, and launching/recovering from trailers
• Ability to lift 40lbs
• Individuals must possess the ability and demeanor to share common spaces over lengthy deployment periods and work closely with others in a small working area and in a shipboard environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• USCG Entry Level MMC or greater with Medical Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Prior US service afloat on US Government vessels
• STCW RFPNW

Responsibilities

• Experienced in basic seamanship duties and capable of performing as line handler, watch stander and ship's crew as required.
• Reports to Master and Ops Coordinator for autonomy equipped O/MUSV ship, working at-sea and/or dockside environments.
• Assists in preparation, preservation, and cleanliness of the ship, and any associated equipment.
• Assists in pre/post mission craft readiness functions
• Provides basic facility maintenance support and cleaning duties
• May assist in facility security and visitor control function
• Participate in Leidos and Government safety programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees