Senior UUV Operations Lead - Mine Countermeasure Missions

Peraton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Unmanned Underwater Vessels Lead Associate to work onsite in San Diego, CA. The role includes supporting data collection and analysis for mine countermeasure objectives, and conducting R&D on new UUV sensors.

You will operate UUVs from shore-based assets and support Navy units afloat and at forward operating bases. The position requires 3+ years operating MK18 FoS UUVs, 3+ years T&E experience with unmanned systems, and an active DoD SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA or nine years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of experience operating MK18 FoS UUVs.
• 3+ years of experience conducting Test & Evaluation of unmanned systems, including data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly on-water UUV/USV/ROV missions to accomplish objectives for government or project leads.
• Conduct operational troubleshooting and maintenance on the MK18 UUV Family of Systems and related platforms.
• Periodic travel to 5th/6th/7th Fleet AORs for international exercises and customer support; travel, lodging, and compensation provided by company.
• Periodic CONUS travel to support UUV Testing & Evaluation at various bases or shipboard operations at sea.
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Complete prerequisites for forklift operator's license (25k and below) and Cat 3 crane certification.

Skills

MK18 UUV operations

T&E of unmanned systems

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS/BA or 9 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Peraton is hiring a Unmanned Underwater Vessels Lead Associate to work onsite in San Diego, CA. The role includes supporting data collection and analysis for mine countermeasure objectives, and conducting R&D on new UUV sensors.

You will operate UUVs from shore-based assets and support Navy units afloat and at forward operating bases. The position requires 3+ years operating MK18 FoS UUVs, 3+ years T&E experience with unmanned systems, and an active DoD SECRET clearance.