Sonar Testing Technician

Patrona Corporation is looking for motivated individuals ready to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment and want to support the Navy’s Submarine Acoustic’s Systems Program Office in the Team Submarine organization as a Sonar Testing Technician. The ideal candidate would be a former Navy Sonar Technician or Junior Combat Systems Officer.

Patrona Corporation is a DoD federal contractor providing program management, engineering, strategic and operational planning, quality assurance, financial management, and administrative support services.

Remote Work

• This position requires working in a Contractor Owned/Government Operated facility in Manassas, VA and allows minimal opportunity to Telework.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline OR qualified equivalent education and experience.
• 3 years professional experience in engineering, technical, operations or maintenance of sonar/acoustics systems and equipment.
• Experience with/on U.S. Navy Ships, Navy Programs, or Operations.
• Prior certification or ability to become certified as a Sonar Test Director a plus.
• Experience in Automation Testing – programming, execution, and analysis a plus.
• Familiarity with programs and tools such as: JIRA/Linux/TestRail/MATLAB desired.
• Familiarity with Submarine Sonar Systems (ARCI/APB/TI) and sonar theory a plus.

• Coordinates and executes Sonar and Acoustic Systems test events and operational demonstrations.
• Supports Sonar and Acoustic Systems software testing, engineering, and development.
• Provides Test and Integration support in lab, OEM, and shipboard actual and/or simulated environments.

• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Must have strong written and oral communications skills.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail, procedural compliance, and the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative teams, and to adjust schedule to address workload demands and meet deadlines.