ROV Instructor & Technician — Navy Underwater Systems

Serco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Optional coverages (pet, home, auto)

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Serco Inc. in San Diego seeks an experienced RAS Instructor and Technician to support Navy missions at NIWC Pacific. You will train operators on underwater systems and provide hands-on maintenance for VideoRay Defender and related ROVs.

This role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25%. You will combine classroom instruction with field work and document system performance to support EOD and Mine Countermeasures operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2-year technical degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combined experience.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, motors, servos, and sensors.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot robotic systems.
• Recent experience with unmanned underwater systems.
• Prior instructor/trainer experience preferred.
• Small boat Coxswain experience advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare training materials and conduct classroom and in-water training for ROV systems.
• Instruct and support students during ROV training.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on VideoRay Defender and other ROVs as required.
• Report and document system malfunctions using designated databases.
• Provide logistics, equipment support, and training duties as directed by NIWC Pac personnel.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

ROV systems

Troubleshooting

Unmanned underwater

Instructor experience

Small boat operation

MS Office

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Associates degree in related discipline

High School diploma + 2 years DoD/USN experience

Tools

VideoRay Defender

MK-20 Mod 1

MK-21 Mod 0

vLBV300 Seabotix

Artemis Pro sonar

Shark Marine sonar

DAGR GPS System

Job description

Serco Inc. in San Diego seeks an experienced RAS Instructor and Technician to support Navy missions at NIWC Pacific. You will train operators on underwater systems and provide hands-on maintenance for VideoRay Defender and related ROVs.

This role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25%. You will combine classroom instruction with field work and document system performance to support EOD and Mine Countermeasures operations.