Junior Ship Master

Junior Ship Master

Overview

JUNIOR SHIP MASTER LOCATION: San Diego CA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance CERTIFICATIONS: N/A TRAVEL: 25% travel: CONUS and OCONUS. Embarked at sea overnight. SALARY RANGE: Estimated $85,000 + USD annually depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Captain for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• CITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizenship.
• CERTIFICATIONS: Current USCG MMC National Master Less Than 200 GRT, or higher.
• Must have at least 3 years of sea-going experience in a Master position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• PASSPORT: Must have a valid passport.
• Must have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• MMC and Passport must have a minimum of 6 months of validity prior to placement, or proof of renewal in progress.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience operating with Navy/Military units.
• Experience with operating and maintaining hull, mechanical and electrical systems: Main propulsion diesel engines, marine diesel generators, fuel delivery systems, electric motors, pumps, 480/120 VAC and 24/12 VDC systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience working with shipyard facilities.
• Experience with HelmConnect vessel management software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pilot 135’ MDUSV’s in and out of port or at sea when operating in a manned configuration.
• Operate, maintain and monitor HM&E systems while in port and at sea (onboard and remotely).
• Manage, maintain, and report vessel maintenance tasks records.
• Coordinate work efforts alongside various Government agencies and subcontractors, in port and abroad.
• Assist with planning shipyard maintenance availabilities and overhauls.
• Determine parts, supplies, and material requirements for planned/unplanned maintenance and overall Project support.
• Comply with all operational Standard Operating Procedures, LOTO System, and Astrion/DoD safety policies, rules and guidelines.
• Assist with USV system development and payload integration.
• Be an excellent people leader and communicator.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy 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.

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.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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