We are hiring a Unmanned Underwater Vessels Associate.

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:

Conducting weekly on-water UUV missions to accomplish objectives assigned by the government or project lead.
• Conducting operational-level troubleshooting and maintenance on the MK18 UUV system and other platforms.
• Mandatory 6-month deployment 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). Travel, lodging, and compensation provided by company.
• Periodic travel CONUS to support UUV testing and evaluation at various military bases, government facilities, or to conduct shipboard operations.
• Ability to obtain (within 2 years) and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance; in order to obtain a clearance, you need to be a U.S. Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
• Requirement to handle man-portable UUV's and equipment; must meet the MIL-STD for weight carrying limits.
• Experience and proficiency with MS Office products, to include Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Able to get qualified/certified/licensed on up to 25k forklift and CAT-3 Crane.
• Apply for and maintain a Corporate Credit Card.

What you'll need:

• A BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 0-2 years of experience; 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 or technological experience may be considered.
• Active/Current DoD Secret clearance, or ability to obtain (within 2 years).
• Valid US driver's license.
• Valid US passport.

Desired Experience:

• 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 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.