Research Analyst/Diver
Peraton•San Diego, CA
•$66,000 - $106,000•Onsite
About The Position
Peraton is hiring a Research Analyst/Diver in San Diego, California. The role supports maritime research, operational testing, and underwater mission execution in harbor environments, littoral zones, and open water. It requires technical diving proficiency, disciplined mission preparation, and the ability to work in dynamic maritime environments in support of customer-directed operational objectives.
Requirements
- Four years of documented leadership experience planning and supervising dives with a military unit or commercial organization.
- Advanced diving medical training and/or certifications.
- Experience wearing underwater full face mask (FFM) diving outfits.
- Previous experience deploying and recovering heavy objects underwater.
- Experience with underwater lift bag operations.
- Current ADCI card (diver or diving supervisor).
- Oxygen Provider / DANO2.
- Crane Operator certification.
- Forklift Operator certification.
- Boat Coxswain experience.
- EMT / CHT certifications.
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
- U.S. citizenship.
Responsibilities
- Support mission planning and preparation, and inspect, deploy, recover, bury, unbury, and move objects underwater across harbor areas, littorals, and shipping lanes.
- Conduct diving and operational tasks in open water, including operations deployed from vessels and shore-based facilities.
- Perform pre-mission, pre-dive, post-dive, and post-mission inspections; set up, break down, and conduct preventive maintenance on salvage and diving equipment, personal gear, and diving safety systems.
- Execute customer- or dive project manager-directed mission tasking while following safety and operational protocols.
- Manage diving equipment loadout and assist with loading objects onto salvage vessels using forklifts and/or crane davits.
- Serve as primary diver, stand-by diver, dive tender, or deckhand depending on mission requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
- Company-paid holidays
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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