Position Description

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 a On-Call Part-time position supporting OCONUS/CONUS USV operations.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience operating and maintaining sea-based unmanned mission systems or 5 years of related work experience and/ or applicable military experience in lieu of degree.
• This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain your active Secret level clearance.(Post employment)
• Travel and at-sea watch standing will be required. Travel at minimum will be 50% (Travel will be both OCONUS / CONUS).

Additional preferred qualifcations:

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

Company Overview

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.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

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.