Sonar/Payload Technician - Astrion

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

• Six or more years operating and maintaining surface or submarine sonar systems.
• Two years supervision personnel in the operation and maintenance of payload systems
• Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) analysis experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining towed sonar handling systems.
• Ability to train Active Duty Navy students on the use of experimental sonar equipment.
• Ability to embark on US Navy ships and civilian test support vessels.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.    

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience developing and testing experimental systems at sea.  
• Experience with Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) operations and maintenance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Unmanned Systems Payload personnel
• Oversee the integration, operation, and maintenance of USV payload systems.
• Assist with the development of experimental towed sonar systems.
• Plan and execute at-sea testing of payload system.
• Operate and maintain towed sonar handling systems.
• Train Active Duty Navy personnel in an operational setting.  
• Operate boats and support craft during test execution at sea.      

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!

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