Junior Ship Master

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.