Serco is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic team member to join a high-profile and challenging project supporting the US Navy. The USV Operations Specialist will be serving on a dynamic team, supporting autonomous surface vessels operations CONUS and OCONUS. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our Sailors.

This is an On-Call/Part-time position supporting CONUS/OCONUS USV operations. Primary work locations will be at customer designated site to include but not limited to: Key West FL, Puerto Rico, Chile, Stennis MS, and San Diego CA.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain your active DoD Secret level clearance. This position is also contignet upon award of contract.

You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco team members to deliver high technology Naval systems. You will provide technical support for our customer as part of an integrated team. The USV Operations Specialist will perform scheduled and corrective maintenance, integration, testing, field installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical, and electrical systems.  

In this role, you will:

• Deploy on various offshore vessels to conduct USV operations
• Conduct routine and corrective maintenance of mission systems payload and associated gear
• Support test and engineering teams in making the technical determination of system performance and operational suitability for fleet implementation.
• Support issuance of T&E program guidance for program planning, resource coordination, and interface with other government, contractor, and T&E agencies.
• Supports Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) for technical determination of system performance and operational suitability for fleet implementation.
• Provides technical expertise as required to identify problems and corrections.
• Provide sound and seasoned technical judgement that follows company policies and procedures in meeting customer obligations.
• Assist with electrical, mechanical and network payload integration.
• Ability to problem solve during high stress environments such as field testing in austere conditions

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years’ experience operating and maintaining sea-based unmanned mission systems or 7 years of related work experience and/ or applicable military experience in lieu of degree.
• An active Secret level clearance is required pre-employment. Will consider sponsorship for the right candidate.
• Travel and at-sea watch standing will be required; at a minimum of 75% (Travel will be both OCONUS / CONUS).

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and network payload integration. 
• Shipboard experience with unmanned systems.

**Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active.  Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.**

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $59,902.74 $99,837.90; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.