Unmanned Underwater Vessels, Lead Associate

Peraton • San Diego, CA

1d • $104,000 - $166,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is hiring an Unmanned Underwater Vessels, Lead Associate to work onsite in San Diego, California. The role supports data collection and analysis for mine countermeasure objectives in harbor areas, littorals, and shipping lanes, including research and development work on new UUV sensors. UUV operations take place from small boats deployed from shore, Navy units afloat, and forward operating bases. The position supports SPAWAR and U.S. Navy forces with overseas mine countermeasure response operations and experimentation with emerging UUV mission technologies.

The role includes weekly on-water UUV, USV, and ROV missions; operational troubleshooting and maintenance of the MK18 UUV Family of Systems and other platforms; and periodic domestic and international travel for exercises, testing and evaluation, customer support, and shipboard operations. Travel, lodging, and compensation are provided by the company for the specified international travel. The employee must maintain required equipment-operation certifications and a corporate credit card.

Requirements

• Five years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or nine years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least three years of experience operating MK18 Family of Systems UUVs.
• At least three years of experience conducting testing and evaluation of unmanned systems, including gathering, recording, analyzing, and reporting performance data.
• Previously held a position as a Technology Transition Operator (TTO) or Fleet Support Representative (FSR).
• Completed a six-month CONUS or OCONUS deployment in support of mine countermeasure operations.
• Active/current DoD SECRET clearance.
• Meet MIL-STD weight-carrying limits and satisfy requirements to handle man-portable UUVs and equipment.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Valid U.S. passport.
• Complete prerequisites for and successfully maintain a forklift operator’s license for equipment rated at 25,000 pounds and below, and Cat 3 crane certification.
• Apply for and maintain a corporate credit card.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly on-water UUV/USV/ROV missions to accomplish objectives assigned by the government or project leads.
• Perform operational-level troubleshooting and maintenance on the MK18 UUV Family of Systems and other platforms.
• Travel periodically to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, including Bahrain and surrounding areas, the 6th Fleet area of responsibility, including Spain and surrounding areas, or the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, including Guam and surrounding areas, for international exercises and/or customer support.
• Travel within the United States to support UUV testing and evaluation at military bases, government facilities, and vendor facilities, or to conduct shipboard operations at sea.
• Demonstrate experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Complete prerequisites for and maintain a 25,000-pound-and-below forklift operator’s license and Cat 3 crane certification.
• Apply for and maintain a corporate credit card.
• Support data collection and analysis for mine countermeasure objectives and research and development work on new UUV sensors.
• Support SPAWAR and U.S. Navy forces with overseas mine countermeasure response operations and experimentation with emerging UUV technologies.

Benefits

• Travel, lodging, and compensation provided for specified international travel.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior