Job Title
Mid-Level Operations Integrator
Location
Virginia Beach, VA 23450 US (Primary)
Category
Research, Development, and Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Staff
Education
High School / GED
Travel
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description
Prescient Edge is seeking a Mid-Level Operations Integrator to support a federal government client.
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.
Position Summary
The Mid-Level Operations Integrator provides direct operational, technical, and field support. This role supports integration, testing, and advancement of Navy Unmanned Systems (USVs, UUVs, UAS).
This position is hands-on, field-oriented, and critical to accelerating UxS capability development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
A. Test Event & Operational Support:
- Support planning, coordination, and execution of UxS field tests and demonstrations.
- Provide real-time troubleshooting during at-sea test events.
- Integrate with multi-tenant Government/Contractor teams.
- Document performance, issues, and lessons learned.
B. Systems Integration:
- Assist with integration of sensors, autonomy stacks, payloads, and communication systems.
- Conduct installation, testing, and validation of system components.
- Review interface diagrams and system documentation.
C. Data, Networks & Communications:
- Support setup and troubleshooting of UxS communications architectures.
- Ensure proper data collection, transmission, and formatting.
- Validate connectivity and information flow between systems.
D. Reporting & Documentation:
- Prepare test logs, integration notes, and field reports.
- Provide written and in-person briefs.
- Assist in developing SOPs, CONOPS, and test documentation.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active SECRET clearance required.
- 3-7 years of experience in UxS operations or systems integration.
- Hands-on troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, software, and networking domains.
- Experience supporting at-sea or field-based operations.
- Ability to interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
- Strong technical writing and briefing skills.
- Ability to work independently and in fast-paced teams.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Navy unmanned systems, NIWC, PMS-420, ONR.
- Experience with Linux, networking tools, mission-planning software, or autonomy frameworks.
- Background in systems engineering or maritime C5I systems.
- Ability to perform root-cause analysis.
- Multi-domain UxS (USV/UUV/UAS) experience.
Work Schedule & Environment
- Primarily on-site at Little Creek Naval Base.
- Flexible hours allowed but majority on-site presence required.
- Field events may involve extended hours, on-water operations, and expeditionary conditions.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 40+ lbs during equipment staging.
- Ability to embark vessels for at-sea operations.
- Ability to work outdoors in maritime environments.
Deliverables
- Test logs, field reports, and integration documentation.
- Weekly activity summaries and risk assessments.
- Configuration updates and technical integration notes.
Location
-Little Creek Naval Base, Virginia Beach, VA
Security Clearance
-Active SECRET clearance required.
Travel
-CONUS/OCONUS travel required (10-25% depending on test cycle)
Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization's success.