Junior Ship Master

Astrion; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Junior Ship Master in San Diego, CA to support USV Operations and Sustainment for the Navy Division. Full-time role with DoD Secret clearance eligibility, 25% travel, and a salary around $85,000 USD annually.

Role requires US citizenship, a current USCG MMC National Master (≤200 GRT) or higher, 3+ years at Master level, and TWIC; passport also required. Collaboration with government agencies and shipyards is key.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current USCG MMC National Master Less Than 200 GRT, or higher.
• Minimum 3 years of sea-going experience in a Master position.
• Passport and TWIC required.

Responsibilities

• Pilot 135’ MDUSV’s in and out of port or at sea when operating in a manned configuration.
• Operate, maintain and monitor HM&E systems while in port and at sea (onboard and remotely).
• Manage, maintain, and report vessel maintenance task records.
• Coordinate work alongside government agencies and subcontractors, in port and abroad.
• Assist with planning shipyard maintenance availabilities and overhauls.
• Determine parts, supplies, and material requirements for planned/unplanned maintenance and overall project support.
• Comply with all operational Standard Operating Procedures, LOTO System, and Astrion/DoD safety policies, rules and guidelines.
• Assist with USV system development and payload integration.
• Be an excellent people leader and communicator.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

USCG MMC National Master Less Than 200 GRT

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Overview

JUNIOR SHIP MASTERLOCATION:San Diego CA

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret ClearanceCERTIFICATIONS:N/ATRAVEL:25% travel: CONUS and OCONUS.Embarked at sea overnight.SALARY RANGE: Estimated $85,000 + USD annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Astrionhas an exciting opportunity for aJuniorCaptainfortheUSV Operations andSustainmentprogramsupportingAstrionNavy Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• CITIZENSHIP:U.S. Citizenship.

• CERTIFICATIONS:Current USCG MMC National Master Less Than 200 GRT, or higher.

• Must have at least 3 years of sea-going experience in a Master position.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft 365 Suite.

• PASSPORT: Must havea valid passport.

• Must have aTransportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

*(MMC and Passport must have a minimum of 6 months of validityprior to placement, or proof of renewal in progress.)

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experienceoperatingwith Navy/Military units.

• Experience withoperatingandmaintaininghull,mechanical and electrical systems:Main propulsiondiesel engines,marine diesel generators,fueldeliverysystems, electric motors, pumps, 480/120 VAC and 24/12 VDC systems.

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics.

• Experience working with shipyard facilities.

• Experience withHelmConnectvessel management software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pilot135’ MDUSV’sin and out of port or at seawhenoperatingin amannedconfiguration.

• Operate,maintainand monitor HM&E systems while in port and at sea (onboard and remotely).

• Manage,maintain, and reportvessel maintenancetasksrecords.

• Coordinatework efforts alongside variousGovernment agenciesandsubcontractors,in port and abroad.

• Assistwith planning shipyard maintenanceavailabilitiesand overhauls.

• Determineparts, supplies, and material requirements for planned/unplanned maintenance andoverallProject support.

• Comply withall operational Standard Operating Procedures, LOTO System,andAstrion/DoD safety policies,rulesand guidelines.

• Assist with USV system development and payload integration.

• Be an excellent people leader and communicator.