Maritime Operations Specialist (USCG 50/100-Ton Master)

Anchor Innovation Inc•Coronado, CA

3d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Innovation is hiring two experienced maritime professionals to support U.S. Navy small unmanned surface vessel (sUSV) operations, training, maintenance, and Fleet integration activities in San Diego. A current USCG 50 or 100-Ton Master license is required for this position. Beyond the license, candidates must bring demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: Maritime maintenance / mechanical / electrical systems; Formal military instruction, including Instructor Training Course (ITC) or equivalent instructor qualification; Afloat Training Group (ATG) trainer or assessor; Training and Evaluation Unit (TEU) instructor or evaluator. Candidates do not need experience in every area. We are intentionally looking for complementary skill sets across the two positions. We anticipate one position may lean more heavily toward maintenance/technical support and the other toward training/evaluation, although candidates capable of supporting both are particularly attractive. Direct unmanned systems experience is not required. We are more interested in strong maritime fundamentals, technical aptitude, judgment, and the ability to learn emerging systems.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Current USCG Master credential, 50 GRT or greater
Active DoD Secret clearance
Demonstrated professional small-craft or maritime operating experience
Strong understanding of maritime safety, seamanship, and vessel operations
Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: Maritime maintenance / mechanical / electrical systems; Formal military instruction / instructor qualification; ATG training or assessment; TEU training or evaluation
Ability to safely operate and work aboard small craft
Ability to work in waterfront, pier-side, and underway environments
Ability to work extended operational days as mission requirements dictate
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain and maintain required military installation/base access
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to support CONUS travel as required

Nice To Haves

Prior U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard experience
MESF, MSRON, CRF, RIVRON, NSW, or other expeditionary maritime experience
Navy or Coast Guard coxswain/boat captain experience
Maritime instructor or evaluator experience
Formal military instructor experience
Small-craft maintenance experience
Outboard and/or diesel engine maintenance
Marine electrical troubleshooting
Vessel rigging and equipment installation
Preventive and corrective maintenance experience
Launch/recovery and trailering experience
Towing experience
Operational test and evaluation experience
Customer-facing technical support
Experience with unmanned or autonomous maritime systems

Responsibilities

Support sUSV operations and Fleet integration activities
Operate crewed support craft during maritime operations and training
Support launch, recovery, towing, escort, and waterfront operations
Support vessel preparation and operational readiness
Conduct pre-operational inspections and safety checks
Support sUSV training and qualification activities
Provide classroom, pier-side, and underway instruction
Train Sailors and other personnel on maritime operations, equipment, procedures, and safety
Support development and refinement of training materials, procedures, and qualification standards
Support preventive and corrective maintenance
Troubleshoot marine mechanical and electrical systems
Support outboard/inboard engine maintenance and repair, as applicable
Diagnose vessel, electrical, auxiliary, and supporting equipment issues
Support installation, integration, and testing of equipment aboard maritime platforms
Assist with vessel configuration, equipment setup, and mission preparation
Support operational test events, demonstrations, exercises, and customer requirements
Document maintenance, operational, and training activities
Identify equipment, parts, material, and readiness requirements
Work directly with Navy operators, maintainers, program personnel, engineers, OEMs, and other contractors
Support CONUS travel and temporary operations at other locations as required