Mate Oceans 500 Tons or greater O/MUSV

Leidos Inc; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Mate with a USCG 500Tons Oceans license and STCW certificates to support the O/MUSV program based in Port Hueneme, CA. The Mate will lead navigation, cargo operations, vessel maintenance, and safety programs aboard USV and support vessels, with rotations of up to 28 days and potential overtime.

Responsibilities include watchstanding, cargo loading, records maintenance, and ensuring SMS compliance under the Master. US citizenship and Navy access clearance are required.

Qualifications

• USCG 500 tons Oceans Mate endorsement with STCW certificates.
• USCG Medical Certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to gain access to US Navy bases.
• Arduous deployment environment experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Report to USV Master and Deputy Port Captain for pier side and afloat USV operations.
• Participate in seamanship duties as required including small craft operation.
• Assist in preparation, preservation, and cleanliness of assigned vessel, and any associated equipment.
• Coordinate pre/post mission craft readiness functions.
• May assist in vessel security and visitor control function.
• Participate in Leidos and Government safety programs.

Skills

Seamanship

Teamwork

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos, supporting the Overlord Surface Vessel (O/MUSV) Program, is seeking a Mate with a USCG 500Tons Oceans or greater license with STCW certificates to support a dynamic high growth organization. The O/MUSV program is based in Port Hueneme, CA, and is responsible for delivering cutting edge autonomous vessel technology to the US Navy. The program operates and maintains prototype autonomous vessels for test and evaluation of the vessels as well as developing operations, maintenance, logistics and training procedures for the autonomous Fleet of the future.

The Mate will stand watch aboard O/MUSV vessels and will be responsible for navigation, security, cargo loading, vessel maintenance, safety programs, and SMS compliance under the supervision of the Master. The Mate will travel and work onboard the USV at sea and in port, operating and maintaining the USV and support vessels.

Duties include standing up to 12 hour watches, supervising the loading and securing of cargo, maintaining vessel records, supporting logistics requirements, and conducting routine maintenance items. Will work rotating shifts of approximately 28 days, while on rotation crew should expect to work more than 40-hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Report to USV Master and Deputy Port Captain for pier side and afloat USV operations.

• Participate in seamanship duties as required including small craft operation.

• Assist in preparation, preservation, and cleanliness of assigned vessel, and any associated equipment.

• Coordinate and assist in pre/post mission craft readiness functions.

• May assist in vessel security and visitor control function.

• Participate in Leidos and Government safety programs.

• This position will require close cooperation and working relationships with active-duty military and other Government personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• USCG Merchant Mariner credentials: 500tons or greater Mate Oceans with corresponding STCW certificate

• USCG Medical Certificate

• Position requires the ability to perform in an arduous duty environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to lift 40lbs

• Individuals must possess the ability and demeanor to share common spaces over lengthy deployment periods and work closely with others in a small working area and in a shipboard environment

• Must be able to communicate effectively

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must be able to gain access to US Navy bases

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working aboard US Government vessels

• Towing Endorsement and experience working aboard tow vessels

• STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.