Field Service Engineer/Training Specialist

ProteQ • Imperial Beach, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

ProteQ provides technical, business, and programmatic management services to government and commercial clients. ProteQ develops and manages programs, logistics, complex systems integration, engineering programs, field exercises and test plans. ProteQ also offers extensive environmental, health and safety programs, and audit services.
ProteQ continues to support its National Security Clients - the heart of ProteQ's history. The ProteQ team possesses extensive experience in managing complex programs and cross functional teams that develop, integrate, test and transition technology for defense applications focused on the maritime domain. With deep expertise in manned and unmanned undersea systems and operations, the ProteQ team provides its clients with functional expertise ranging across technician, engineering, operations, and executive leadership.
ProteQ is seeking a Field Service Engineer / Training Specialist to support the Naval Special Warfare Expeditionary Support Facility in San Diego, CA.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• At least one year of experience as an instructor or in a leadership position related to UUV operations.
• At least two years of experience operating and maintaining UUV systems.
• Experience writing technical documents including standard operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and test procedures.
• Current or previous qualification as a small boat coxswain.
• Experience with MS Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to safely lift and transport portable UUV systems with another team member.
• Ability to take initiative, work well with a team, and learn quickly.
• Able to perform basic small boat maintenance.
• At least two years of experience reviewing sidescan sonar products.
• At least one year of advanced sensor testing experience and report writing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic electronic troubleshooting.
• U.S. Coast Guard small watercraft license.
• MK18 Mod 1 REMUS Operations and Maintenance Course
• MK18 Mod 2 REMUS Operations and Maintenance Course
• MK18 Mod 3 or REMUS 300 experience
• Civilian or military SCUBA qualifications
• Experience participating in UUV sensor testing, research and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive instruction in basic and advanced operation and maintenance courses for MK 18 Mod 1 and Mod 3 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) across diverse configurations
• Perform meticulous basic, intermediate, and advanced (including depot-level) maintenance and troubleshooting on MK 18 Mod 1 UUVs in varying configurations as a skilled technician
• Operate MK 18 Mod 1 and Mod 3 UUVs, including conducting sea testing, research and development, and meticulously collecting and analyzing data to ensure optimal performance.
• Meticulously maintain records, including maintenance logs, mission logs, inventory, and configuration management of UUVs and auxiliary equipment
• Serve as a small boat coxswain for UUV missions, ensuring the safe launch and recovery of UUVs in all operational scenarios
• Operate as a reliable support operator, responding promptly to expeditionary and operational requests, and demonstrating flexibility in short-term (less than 3 months) travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by the Project Lead to ensure the seamless execution of project objectives.
• Provide remote technical assistance and troubleshooting to deployed UUV operators needing assistance with maintenance or operational issues.
• Complete job qualifications using ProteQ-specific qualifications and maintain technical skills by continuing training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed