Position Description & Qualifications

As the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Operator, you will be on a dynamic team responsible for engineering support, maintenance management and life cycle support of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for our customer in the Newport, Rhode Island area. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our national security.

Serco supports the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), including support for the design, acquisition, testing and sustainment of naval undersea warfare systems. You will be leading a team that works closely with the customer to deliver management, engineering, acquisition, and logistics support required to conduct system upgrades, maintenance, and sustainment in support of autonomous underwater vehicles. Serco has been supporting the Naval Sea Systems Command for over 50 years and has been recognized by the Navy for their outstanding contributions.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and execute AUV missions in support of test and evaluation, fleet experimentation, and research objectives
• Conduct launch and recovery operations from government and contracted vessels in accordance with Navy safety procedures
• Configure AUV mission parameters, navigation systems, and payloads to meet test requirements
• Monitor vehicle performance during operations and respond to off-nominal conditions
• Perform pre- and post-mission system checks, calibration, and verification
• Retrieve, validate, and organize mission data in accordance with program data management standards
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues in both field and laboratory environments
• Support integration and testing of new sensors, payloads, and autonomy capabilities
• Maintain AUV systems, including batteries, pressure housings, propulsion components, and communication systems
• Document mission execution, discrepancies, and system performance for technical reports and test documentation
• Interface with government leads, range personnel, and engineering teams to support mission success
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA, NUWC, and range safety requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
  • Bachelor's degree may be substituted for additional similar/relevant experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting unmanned or autonomous systems (AUV, ROV, USV, or UAV).
• Familiarity with marine operations and at-sea deployment environments.
• Basic knowledge of navigation systems (INS, GPS, Doppler Velocity Log, acoustic positioning).
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate in dynamic, mission-driven environments.
• Willingness and ability to support at-sea operations, including extended deployments.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

If you are ready to take the next step of your career path, apply today!

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [redacted].