External Job Posting Title Unmanned Underwater Vessels, Associate

Peraton; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Unmanned Underwater Vessel Associate for an on-site position in San Diego, CA. You will support data collection and analysis for mine countermeasure objectives in harbors, littorals, and shipping lanes, and contribute to R&D on new UUV sensors.

Expect deployments to major fleets, periodic travel, and hands-on work with MS Office tools, plus required safety certifications. This is a dynamic role with field operations and collaboration across Navy units.

Qualifications

• BS degree or 4+ years Navy/military or UUV training required.
• Active/Current DoD SECRET clearance or ability to obtain within 2 years and maintain SECRET clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• MIL-STD weight carrying limits and ability to handle man-portable UUVs/equipment.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Valid US passport.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly on-water UUV missions to meet objectives assigned by government or project leads.
• Troubleshoot and maintain MK18 UUV system and other platforms.
• Deploy to 5th/6th/7th Fleet AORs; travel, lodging, and compensation provided by company.
• Periodic CONUS/OCONUS travel for UUV Testing & Evaluation at bases or shipboard ops.
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Maintain prerequisites for forklift license (25k and below) and Cat 3 crane certification.
• Apply for and maintain a Corporate Credit Card.

Skills

Navy/military experience

UUV/MCM experience

DoD SECRET clearance

U.S. citizenship

U.S. passport

Driver's license

Education

BS degree or HS diploma + 4+ years Navy/military or UUV training

Tools

MS Office

Side-scan sonar

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring an Unmanned Underwater Vessel Associate for an on-site role in San Diego, CA.

Assigned mission tasking will support data collection and analysis for mine countermeasure's objectives in various harbor areas, littorals, and shipping lanes. Data analysis on R&D work on new UUV sensors. UUV operations will be conducted from small boats deployed from shore, embarked on various Navy Units Afloat and from Forward Operating Bases. Support of SPAWAR and US Navy Forces for OCONUS Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Response for MCM operations tasking, including ongoing UUV experimentation of emerging technologies related to UUV mission.

This work includes, but is not limited to:

• Conducting weekly on-water UUV missions to accomplish objectives assigned by the government or project leads.
• Conducting operational-level troubleshooting and maintenance on the MK18 UUV system and other platforms.
• Mandatory deployments to 5th Fleet AOR (Bahrain and surrounding areas), 6th Fleet AOR (Spain and surrounding areas), or 7th Fleet AOR (Guam and surrounding areas). Travel, lodging, and compensation provided by company.
• Periodic travel CONUS or OCONUS to support UUV Testing and Evaluation (T&E) at various military bases, government facilities, or to conduct shipboard operations out at sea.
• Demonstrating experience and proficiency with MS Office products, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Completing all prerequisites for, and successfully maintaining a 25k and below forklift operator’s license and Cat 3 crane certification.
• Applying for and maintaining a Corporate Credit Card.

Qualifications

What you will need:

• A BS degree or a High School diploma and 4+ years of related Navy/military training and experience or Underwater Robotics/UUV training and experience may be considered; related MCM experience, technological experience, or other experience may also be considered
• Active/Current DoD SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain (within 2 years) and maintain a SECRET clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Meeting the MIL-STD for weight carrying limits and satisfying the requirements to handle man-portable UUV’s and equipment
• Valid US driver’s license
• Valid US passport

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience conducting test and evaluation of Unmanned/Robotics systems, including gathering, recording, analyzing, and reporting performance data.
• Experience developing and writing documents on programmatic subjects, such as UUV tactics and doctrine, operations, deployment guides, standard operating procedures.
• Small marine craft qualifications and experience.
• Side-scan sonar and ROV operator experience.
• Knowledge of basic electricity and electronic troubleshooting; technical background in mechanical or electrical field.
• Be able to work as a team and provide exceptional customer service and support.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.