Mission Systems Operator: USV Command & Control

WR Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WR Systems seeks a Mission Systems Operator to install, configure, test, and operate software systems used to command and control Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). The role supports mission planning, software integration, system testing, and operational execution in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The candidate will perform software provisioning, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineers to ensure system readiness, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in related roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 3+ years supporting, operating, or maintaining software-driven/tactical/unmanned platforms.
• Experience installing, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting software applications.
• Familiarity with C2 systems or mission planning software preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and follow detailed operating procedures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform software provisioning and configuration.
• Install, configure, and test software applications and system updates.
• Operate Command and Control (C2) software for USVs.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and system integration issues.
• Execute operational and functional testing per procedures.
• Document test activities, system performance, and results.
• Support software integration, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineers to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Maintain configuration control and ensure readiness of mission systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Software installation/configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Job description

WR Systems seeks a Mission Systems Operator to install, configure, test, and operate software systems used to command and control Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). The role supports mission planning, software integration, system testing, and operational execution in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The candidate will perform software provisioning, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineers to ensure system readiness, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in related roles.