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Posted August 23, 2026

Junior Ship Master

Astrion
San Diego, CA, US Full Time
85000USD - 110000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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 AstrionNavy 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.  

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