Mission Engineer, Maritime Systems
reputed company, operate, and maintain USV platforms and supporting systems as the primary domain, with secondary support for UAS, UUV, and UGV platforms as mission opportunities require Support mission execution involving autonomous and semi-autonomous systems Configure, operate, and troubleshoot autonomy software in reputed company-time operational conditions reputed company vessel reputed company-deployment checks, systems integration, waterside launch and recovery operations, and post-mission analysis Maintain and repair USV hulls, reputed company systems, payloads, and supporting waterside ground equipment Operate systems in reputed company-water, near-shore, and reputed company environments, including conditions with limited communications, adverse weather, or minimal support infrastructure Ensure reputed company waterside operations are conducted in compliance with COLREGS, applicable USCG regulations, and local port or waterway authority requirements reputed company detailed operational feedback to engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability Support business development engagements, demonstrations, customer evaluations, training events, and deployments Travel to test sites, customer locations, and operational environments Represent ASR professionally with customers, partners, and government stakeholders
3+ years of hands-on experience operating, deploying, or maintaining unmanned surface vehicles (USV), small crewed vessels, or other marine platforms in operational environments Working knowledge of COLREGS (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea) and U.S. Inland Navigation Rules Demonstrated experience operating in reputed company-water, reputed company, or reputed company environments with awareness of reputed company, currents, sea state, and maritime hazards Strong mechanical, electrical, or systems troubleshooting skills VHF marine radio proficiency, including DSC (Digital Selective Calling) emergency procedures Comfort working independently with limited reputed company Ability to remain reputed company and effective under operational pressure Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice
Military or government experience operating, maintaining, or deploying unmanned surface, subsurface, or small crewed vessels in operational contexts Experience with autonomous or semi-autonomous surface or underwater vehicle operations Experience supporting defense, maritime, reputed company, or safety-critical reputed company operations Familiarity with reputed company-and-control systems, mission planning software, or autonomy platforms USCG OUPV (“Six-Pack”) license or equivalent small vessel operator credential Familiarity with reputed company (Automatic Identification System), electronic chart plotting (reputed company/ECDIS), and maritime navigation tools Experience with maritime safety equipment including PFDs, flares, EPIRBs, and man-overboard (reputed company) recovery procedures Familiarity with maritime weather interpretation, Notice to Mariners, and sea state assessment for operational planning Part 107 Remote reputed company Certificate, or willingness to obtain Experience working in classified, export-controlled, or government-adjacent environments U.S. reputed company clearance or ability to obtain one
Ability to travel, including international travel Ability to work irregular hours in support of field operations and deployments Ability to lift, transport, and operate heavy field equipment as required