Unmanned Underwater Vessels, Lead Associate

Peraton is hiring a Unmanned Underwater Vessels, Lead Associate to work onsite in San Diego, CA.

 

Assigned mission tasking will support data collection and analysis for mine countermeasure's objectives in various harbor areas, littorals, and shipping lanes. 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 SPAWAR 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 will do: 

• Supporting weekly on-water UUV/USV/ROV missions to accomplish objectives assigned by the government or project leads.
• Conducting operational-level troubleshooting and maintenance on the MK18 UUV Family of Systems (FoS) and other platforms.
• Periodic travel to 5^th Fleet AOR (Bahrain and surrounding areas), 6^th Fleet AOR (Spain and surrounding areas), or 7^th Fleet AOR (Guam and surrounding areas) for international exercises and/or customer support. Travel, lodging, and compensation provided by company.
• Periodic travel CONUS to support UUV Testing and Evaluation (T&E) at various military bases, government facilities, vendor facilities, or to conduct shipboard operations out at sea.
• Demonstrating experience and proficiency with MS Office products, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Completing all prerequisites for, and successfully maintaining a 25k and below forklift operator’s license and Cat 3 crane certification.
• Applying for and maintaining a Corporate Credit Card.

What you will need: 

• 5 years with BS/BA or nine years of experience in lieu of degree
• 3+ years of experience operating MK18 Family of Systems (FoS) UUVs.
• 3+ years of experience conducting Test and Evaluation (T&E) of Unmanned systems, including gathering, recording, analyzing, and reporting performance data.
• Previously held a position of Technology Transition Operator (TTO) or Fleet Support Representative (FSR).
• Completion of a 6-month CONUS or OCONUS deployment in support of MCM Operations.
• Active/Current DoD SECRET clearance.
• 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

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.

$104,000 - $166,000. 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: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.