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Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an AN/ AQS-24 USV Side Scan Sonar Technician to support our US Navy Customer in Manama, Bahrain. Position will require training in Panama City for 2 to 3 months and will then require a one-year minimum deployment to Bahrain.

As a Side Scan Sonar Technician, you will integrate into a small team charged with operations and maintenance of deployed systems in support of US Navy mine countermeasures (MCM) missions in the U.S. Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility. The small craft employed (11-meter RHIB) is equipped with Launch and Recovery (L&R) hardware that will also require daily maintenance and minor repairs. Your assigned unit mission tasking will support data collection, test and evaluation of prototype equipment, and analysis for objectives in various harbor areas, littorals, and shipping lanes. Operations will be conducted from small boats deployed from shore, embarked from various Navy Units Afloat and/or from Forward Operating bases. Work includes operating, evaluating, engineering setups, installations, testing, and repair of onboard systems and subsystems. Tasking will also support fleet evaluation of systems in the 5th Fleet AOR and assist in associated data collection and development of tactics, techniques, and procedures for fleet operational use.

What you'll do:

• Conduct maintenance and repairs to the Q-24 Sonar set and associated systems.
• Support the launch, recovery and data collection of the Q-24 Sonar set.
• Work toward obtaining qualifications as an Unmanned Sonar Operator, and various other watch positions.
• Perform technical reviews of various technical documentation, including JQR's, maintenance documentation, and troubleshooting and repair documentation.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on 11m RHIB and associated marine equipment to include engines, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, and marine HVAC systems.
• Assist in data collection utilizing 11m USV.
• Deploy with operational package aboard US and UK vessels of opportunity.
• Work 50+ hours weekly

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Education: 2 years with a BS/BA , 4 years with an AA, or a High School diploma and 6+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience maintaining and troubleshooting Side-Scan Sonar equipment.
• A minimum of one (1) year US Navy Q24 technician experience.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Power Point
• You are willing to work a minimum of one year in Bahrain (travel and lodging provided by company within villas in a new part of Manama)
• A current Secret security clearance
• A Medical Physical within the last 12 months due to possible remote operations.
• Valid US Driver's License

Desired qualifications:

• Experience towing a Side-Scan Sonar
• Certification as a Boat Coxswain - Navy or civilian equivalent
• Mine Countermeasures (MCM) experience and have participated in MCM operations.
• Experience supporting the MHU System.
• US Navy Electronics Technician Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

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At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

• Paid Time-Off and Holidays
• Retirement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Care