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Test Engineer / Navigation Specialist
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer / Navigation Specialist for theUSV Operations and Sustainment programsupporting AstrionNavy Division.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION:San Diego, California
JOB STATUS:Full-Time
TRAVEL:Some travel may be required, embarked at sea overnight
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
- CITIZENSHIP: Current U.S. Citizenship Required.
- CERTIFICATIONS:Qualification as US Navy Navigator, Assistant Navigator, OOD, Quartermaster, Air Crew or similar.
- EDUCATION: College degree (BA or BS) preferred. AA or high school diploma considered for exceptionally experienced candidates.
- 5 years' experience with at-sea operations in a position of responsibility (US Navy Navigator, Officer of the Deck, Senior Quartermaster, etc. or similar in the maritime industry).
- Demonstrated leadership of teams during at-sea operations.
- Physical ability to operate from small boats and ships.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Experience with electronic navigation systems such as ECS, ECDIS, ECDIS-N, VMS, Rose point ECS, or Coastal Explorer.
- Experience submitting MOVEREPs and calculating Planned of Intended Movement (PIM).
- Experience maintaining inventories.
- Experience testing maritime systems at sea.
- Experience developing and executing formal test plans.
- Military or research vessel community experience.
- USCG Maritime license as master, mate or AB is a differentiating factor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop navigation plans and reference material 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
- Maintain post-test documentation and prepare test analysis reports and presentations as directed
- Maintain and update department inventories and procedural documentation
- Plan and execute testing of maritime unmanned vehicles and associated payloads
- Operate mission systems for unmanned vehicles
- Operate and maintain small boats
SALARY RANGE: Estimated $75,000 - $90,000 USD annually*
*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development allotment
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
"Navy Division"
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Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
