Overview
Test Engineer/Operations Specialist
LOCATION: San Diego CA
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
CERTIFICATIONS: N/A
TRAVEL: Some travel may be required
SALARY RANGE: Estimated $80,000+ USD annually*
*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer/Operations Specialist for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• 5+ years experience with at-sea operations in a position of responsibility (US Navy Officer of the Deck, Tactical Action Officer, CIC Watch Officer, Warfare Coordinator, etc. or similar in the maritime industry).
• College degree (BA or BS) preferred. Will consider AA or high school diploma for exceptionally experienced candidates.
• Demonstrated leadership of teams during at-sea operations.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Must be US Citizen
• USCG Maritime license as master, mate or AB is a differentiating factor.
• Physical ability to operate from small boats and ships.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Experience with electronic charting systems such as ECDIS.
• Experience testing maritime systems at sea.
• Experience developing and executing formal test plans.
• Military or research vessel community experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with development of systems for large Unmanned Surface Vessels.
• Draft MOVEREPs and related m ission p lanning documentation
• Maintain and update chart files for USV operations.
• Draft test documentation to support test and development objectives for USV operations
• Plan and execute testing of maritime unmanned vehicles and associated payloads.
• Maintain post-test documentation and prepare test analysis reports and presentations as directed
• Operate mission systems for unmanned vehicles.
• Assist with at-sea testing of vessels; O perate and maintain small boats