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Test Engineer/Operations Specialist

Astrion

Naval Base San DiegoFull Time

Astrion

Posted 2026-08-27

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Locations: San Diego, California Categories: Engineering Req ID: 24782 Overview  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   m ission   p lanning 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; O perate and   maintain   small boats

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