Test Engineer/Operations Specialist

Location
San Diego
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Overview

 Test Engineer/Operations Specialist

LOCATION: San Diego CA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
CERTIFICATIONS: N/A

TRAVEL: Some travel may be required

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $80,000+ USD annually

depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer/Operations Specialist for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • 5+ years experience with at-sea operations in a position of responsibility (US Navy Officer of the Deck, Tactical Action Officer, CIC Watch Officer, Warfare Coordinator, etc. or similar in the maritime industry). 
  • College degree (BA or BS) preferred.  Will consider AA or high school diploma for exceptionally experienced candidates.        
  • Demonstrated leadership of teams during at-sea operations.  
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Must be US Citizen
  • USCG Maritime license as master, mate or AB is a differentiating factor. 
  • Physical ability to operate from small boats and ships. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Experience with electronic charting systems such as ECDIS.
  • Experience testing maritime systems at sea.  
  • Experience developing and executing formal test plans.
  • Military or research vessel community experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with development of systems for large Unmanned Surface Vessels.
  • Draft MOVEREPs and related mission planning documentation 
  • Maintain and update chart files for USV operations.   
  • Draft test documentation to support test and development objectives for USV operations 
  • Plan and execute testing of maritime unmanned vehicles and associated payloads.
  • Maintain post-test documentation and prepare test analysis reports and presentations as directed  
  • Operate mission systems for unmanned vehicles. 
  • Assist with at-sea testing of vessels; Operate and maintain small boats       

 

 

 

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