Uncrewed Vessel Operator
$45,000–$90,000 year
On-siteLeesburg, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Maintain vessel safety and situational awareness during semi-autonomous operations through 8-12 hour day or night watches in Remote Operating Centers or aboard host vessels. Monitor telemetry stability, configuration, and data acquisition while troubleshooting technical and software issues to relay findings to the watch supervisor. Execute proper record keeping during watches and diagnostic scenarios, ensuring navigation safety and compliance with COLREGs. This role supports NOAA Uncrewed Marine Systems Division contracts with up to 30 consecutive days at sea and 50% yearly travel. Candidates should hold an associate degree in marine technology, marine science, or engineering, with experience operating USVs, UUVs, or underwater gliders preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree or higher in at least one of the following: Marine Technology, Marine Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Support operations at sea on board NOAA vessels, or at a regional remote operation center, for up to 30 consecutive days at a time
- Ability to lift >45 lb. objects, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in an interagency atmosphere
- Yearly travel 50% or more
Desired Qualifications
- Experience operating USVs, UUVs, or Underwater Gliders
- Experience in boat handling and seamanship: licensed boater or captain
- Experience implementing COLREGs into the safety of navigation of UxS
- Experience with operating satellite, cellular, and RF telemetry systems
- Experience with maritime situational awareness using AIS, FLIR, ECDIS, LiDAR, and RADAR
- Experience with data acquisition using Multibeam Sonars, Side Scan Sonars, and acoustic systems
- Experience with marine positioning systems using GNSS, INS/IMU, or USBL
Additional Requirements
- This position is contingent upon contract award.
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