Test Engineer/Operations Specialist

Astrion$80K — $96K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of responsible at-sea operations experience (e.g., US Navy Officer of the Deck, Tactical Action Officer).
  • College degree (BA or BS) preferred; AA or high school diploma considered for highly experienced candidates.
  • Proven leadership in managing teams during at-sea operations.
  • Must be a US Citizen eligible for a Secret security clearance.
  • USCG Maritime license as a master, mate, or AB is a key differentiator.
  • Physically capable of operating from small boats and ships.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing systems for large Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs).
  • Draft mission planning documentation including MOVEREPs.
  • Update and maintain chart files for USV operations.
  • Create test documentation to support USV testing and development.
  • Plan and execute testing for maritime unmanned vehicles and their payloads.
  • Maintain post-test documentation and prepare test analysis reports and presentations.
  • Operate mission systems for unmanned vehicles and assist in at-sea vessel testing.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Overview

 Test Engineer/Operations Specialist

LOCATION: San Diego CA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret ClearanceCERTIFICATIONS: 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 mission planning 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; Operate and maintain small boats       

 

 

 

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