Mate Oceans 500 Tons or greater O/MUSV

leidosPort Hueneme, CA

yesterday

Occupations

Sailors and Marine Oilers Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Industries

National Security Deep Sea Freight Transportation Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation

$87,100 per year

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The Defense Sector at Leidos, supporting the Overlord Surface Vessel (O/MUSV) Program, is seeking a Mate with a USCG 500 Tons Oceans or greater license with STCW certificates to support a dynamic high growth organization. The O/MUSV program is based in Port Hueneme, CA, and is responsible for delivering cutting edge autonomous vessel technology to the US Navy. The program operates and maintains prototype autonomous vessels for test and evaluation of the vessels as well as developing operations, maintenance, logistics and training procedures for the autonomous Fleet of the future. The Mate will stand watch aboard O/MUSV vessels and will be responsible for navigation, security, cargo loading, vessel maintenance, safety programs, and SMS compliance under the supervision of the Master. The Mate will travel and work onboard the USV at sea and in port, operating and maintaining the USV and support vessels. Duties include standing up to 12 hour watches, supervising the loading and securing of cargo, maintaining vessel records, supporting logistics requirements, and conducting routine maintenance items. Will work rotating shifts of approximately 28 days, while on rotation crew should expect to work more than 40-hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities: Report to USV Master and Deputy Port Captain for pier side and afloat USV operations. Participate in seamanship duties as required including small craft operation. Assist in preparation, preservation, and cleanliness of assigned vessel, and any associated equipment. Coordinate and assist in pre/post mission craft readiness functions. May assist in vessel security and visitor control function. Participate in Leidos and Government safety programs. This position will require close cooperation and working relationships with active-duty military and other Government personnel.

Basic Qualifications: USCG Merchant Mariner credentials: 500tons or greater Mate Oceans with corresponding STCW certificate USCG Medical Certificate Position requires the ability to perform in an arduous duty environment. High school diploma or equivalent Ability to lift 40lbs Individuals must possess the ability and demeanor to share common spaces over lengthy deployment periods and work closely with others in a small working area and in a shipboard environment Must be able to communicate effectively Must be a US Citizen Must be able to gain access to US Navy bases

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working aboard US Government vessels Towing Endorsement and experience working aboard tow vessels STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits: Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Company Description: Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www. Leidos.com.

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Salary

$87,100 per year

Experience level

Senior

Location

Port Hueneme, CA

Occupation

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Industry

National Security

Posted

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