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Test Engineer/Operations Specialist

Astrion · San Diego, CA

FULL-TIME Posted Sep 5, 2026

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Test Engineer/Operations Specialist



LOCATION: San Diego CA



JOB STATUS: Full-time



CLEARANCE: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

CERTIFICATIONS: N/A



TRAVEL: Some travel may be required



SALARY RANGE: Estimated $80,000+ USD annually*



*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications



Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer/Operations Specialist for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS


- 5+ years experience with at-sea operations in a position of responsibility (US Navy Officer of the Deck, Tactical Action Officer, CIC Watch Officer, Warfare Coordinator, etc. or similar in the maritime industry).
- College degree (BA or BS) preferred. Will consider AA or high school diploma for exceptionally experienced candidates.
- Demonstrated leadership of teams during at-sea operations.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Must be US Citizen
- USCG Maritime license as master, mate or AB is a differentiating factor.
- Physical ability to operate from small boats and ships.




DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS


- Experience with electronic charting systems such as ECDIS.
- Experience testing maritime systems at sea.
- Experience developing and executing formal test plans.
- Military or research vessel community experience.




RESPONSIBILITIES


- Assist with development of systems for large Unmanned Surface Vessels.
- Draft MOVEREPs and related mission planning documentation
- Maintain and update chart files for USV operations.
- Draft test documentation to support test and development objectives for USV operations
- Plan and execute testing of maritime unmanned vehicles and associated payloads.
- Maintain post-test documentation and prepare test analysis reports and presentations as directed
- Operate mission systems for unmanned vehicles.
- Assist with at-sea testing of vessels; Operate and maintain small boats






Skills:

Analysis Skills, Documentation, Documentation Plan, High School Diploma, Military, Organizational Skills, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Support Documentation, System Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen, United States Coast Guard (USCG), United States Navy (USN), Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel



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Astrion



We are the transformative evolution of two prominent government services firms, ERC and Oasis Systems, each bringing with them a rich legacy of dedicated service to our nation’s Defense and Federal communities.

The company brings together 2,800 employees focused on Cybersecurity, Digital Solutions, Mission Support, and Systems Engineering serving customers in more than 36 states across the U.S. with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA.

Our resources, deep expertise, and adaptable solutions will enable us to scale and expand development and engineering capabilities for Defense and Federal communities.





Company Size:

2,500 to 4,999 employees



Industry:

Other/Not Classified



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Website:

https://astrion.us/about-us/

Additional Details

City
San Diego
State
California
Country
US
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