Q continues to support its National Security Clients - the heart of Prote Q's history. The Prote Q team possesses extensive experience in managing complex programs and cross functional teams that develop, integrate, test and transition technology for defense applications focused on the maritime domain.
With deep expertise in manned and unmanned undersea systems and operations, the Prote Q team provides its clients with functional expertise ranging across technician, engineering, operations, and executive leadership. Overview Prote Q is seeking a Training Specialist to support the Naval Special Warfare Expeditionary Support Facility in Little Creek, VA. Responsibilities Instructor of basic
and advanced operation and maintenance courses for MK 18 Mod 1 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) in various configurations. Technician performing basic, intermediate, and advanced (including depot-level) maintenance and troubleshooting on MK 18 Mod 1 UUVs in various configurations.
Operator of MK 18 Mod 1 UUVs to include sea testing and data collection and analysis. Maintainer of maintenance logs, mission logs, inventory, and configuration management of UUVs and auxiliary equipment. Small boat coxswain for UUV missions, including safe launch and recovery of UUVs. Operator to support expeditionary and operational requests for short (less than 3 month) travel to both CONUS and OCONUS
locations. And other tasks as assigned by the Project Lead. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher.
At least one year of experience as a Team Lead for UUV operations. At least two years of experience operating and maintaining UUV systems. Experience writing technical documents including standard operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and test procedures. Commercial or scientific scuba diving experience. Qualified small boat coxswain. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Experience with MS Office products including Word, Excel, and Power Point. Ability to carry with a second person, two person-portable UUVs. Ability to take initiative, work well with a team, and learn quickly.
Desired Qualifications Active Secret clearance. Small boat maintenance experience. Scuba certification.
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