AN/AQS-24 Sonar Operator

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an AQS24 Sonar Operator to support our Navy customer small USV Mine Hunting operations in Panama City, FL and Manama, Bahrain. This position will require training in Panama City for 3 to 6 months and will then require a one-year minimum deployment to Bahrain. 

As AQS24 Sonar Operator you will integrate into a small team charged with operations and maintenance of deployed systems in support of US Navy mine countermeasures (MCM) missions in the U.S. Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility. The small craft employed (11-meter RHIB) is equipped with Launch and Recovery (L&R) hardware that will also require daily maintenance and minor repairs. Your assigned unit mission tasking will support data collection, test and evaluation of prototype equipment, and analysis for objectives in various harbor areas, littorals, and shipping lanes. Operations will be conducted from small boats deployed from shore, embarked from various Navy Units Afloat and/or from Forward Operating bases.

What you will do...

• Operate the AQS24 Sonar         
• Assist in performing AQS-24 SONAR preventative and corrective maintenance to the operational level and up to the 28-day maintenance schedules
• Assist in SONAR Data collection
• Provide an overall understanding of Q24 sonar systems and subsystems
• Assist in mission planning as needed
• Perform installation, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and electronic assemblies and systems related to the mission systems and subsystems

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree and 2 - 4 years of directly related experience, or an Associate’s degree and 5 plus years; HS diploma 8 years of equivalent military or civilian technical experience. Military training and experience is highly preferred. 
• A minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience conducting high resolution hydrographic surveys using acoustic devices as the imaging source
• You are willing to work a minimum of one year in Bahrain (travel and lodging provided by company within villas in a new part of Manama) 
• A Medical Physical within the last 12 months due to possible remote operations.
• Valid US Driver’s License
• An active Secret clearance, which requires a US citizen

Desired Qualifications:

• US Navy experience
• AQ24 Tech and /or Boat Coxswain mechanical experience
• Knowledge of basic electricity and electronic troubleshooting
• Relevant maritime operations skills and experience