Test Engineer/Operations Specialist

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