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Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring an Unmanned Underwater Vessel Associate for an on-site role in San Diego, CA.

 

You will be assigned mission tasking to support data collection and analysis for mine countermeasure's objectives in various harbor areas, littorals, and shipping lanes. You will also be conducting data analysis on R&D work on new UUV sensors. UUV operations will be conducted from small boats deployed from shore, embarked on various Navy Units Afloat and from Forward Operating Bases. Support of NIWC PAC and US Navy Forces for OCONUS Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Response for MCM operations tasking, including ongoing UUV experimentation of emerging technologies related to UUV mission.

 

What you'll do:

  • Conduct weekly on-water UUV missions to accomplish objectives assigned by the government or project leads.
  • Conduct operational-level troubleshooting and maintenance on the MK18 UUV system and other platforms.
  • Mandatory deployments to 5th Fleet AOR (Bahrain and surrounding areas), 6th Fleet AOR (Spain and surrounding areas), or 7th Fleet AOR (Guam and surrounding areas). 
  • Periodic travel CONUS or OCONUS to support UUV Testing and Evaluation (T&E) at various military bases, government facilities, or to conduct shipboard operations out at sea.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

  • Education:  BS degree or a High School diploma and 4+ years of directly related Navy/military training and experience or Underwater Robotics/UUV training and experience may be considered; related MCM experience, technological experience, or other experience may be considered.
  • Clearance:  active DoD SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain within 2 years.
  • Meeting the MIL-STD for weight carrying limits and satisfying the requirements to handle man-portable UUV’s and equipment.
  • Valid US driver’s license.
  • Valid US passport. 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience conducting test and evaluation of Unmanned/Robotics systems, including gathering, recording, analyzing, and reporting performance data.
  • Experience developing and writing documents on programmatic subjects, such as UUV tactics and doctrine, operations, deployment guides, standard operating procedures.
  • Small marine craft qualifications and experience.
  • Side-scan sonar and ROV operator experience.
  • Knowledge of basic electricity and electronic troubleshooting; technical background in mechanical or electrical field.
  • An active Secret clearance is preferred and candidates with a clearance will be given preference.
  • Be able to work as a team and provide exceptional customer service and support.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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