What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonar/Payload Technician position at Astrion?
Overview
Sonar Payload Technician
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 Sonar Payload Technician for the USV Operations & Maintenance, supporting the Navy Division.
Astrion develops, maintains, and operates cutting edge robotic ships and advanced payloads for the US Navy. This is a fast-paced project that is making a significant impact on the future of the Navy.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: San Diego, California
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
TRAVEL: Occasional local travel may be required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Bachelor of Science. Will also consider candidates with a HS diploma and significant experience/certification.
- Must have at least 3 years of related experience
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. Current U.S. Citizenship Required
- CERTIFICATIONS: Either USCG License as a 3rd Assistant Engineer or higher, or USCG Designated Duty Engineer license, or US Navy EOOW qualification.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Experience operating and maintaining modern engineering plant control and monitoring systems.
- Experience maintaining and operating Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Experience testing vessels or systems at sea.
- Military or research vessel experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1 year of experience sailing and a USCG License as a 3rd Assistant Engineer or higher, or 3 years sailing as a Designated Duty Engineer (DDE), or 6 years as a qualified US Navy EOOW.
- Significant experience operating and maintaining diesel engines.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- At least 1 year of sea going experience as a USCG licensed engineering officer (3rd Engineer, and higher) OR,
- At least 3 years of sea going experience as a USCG licensed Designated Duty Engineer (DDE), OR
- At least 6 years as a qualified US Navy Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) and an Engineering Department source rating (i.e. Machinist Mate, Electrician’s Mate, Engineman).
- Routine and corrective maintenance for large unmanned surface vessels.
- Operate engineering plant while sea (onboard and remotely).
- Assist with planning shipyard overhauls. Assist with payload integration. Develop maintenance plans and procedures.
- Assist with at-sea testing of vessels.
SALARY RANGE: Estimated $85,000 USD annually
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
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!
Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $85,000
