Mid-Level Operations Integrator

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reporting & Documentation:
• Prepare test logs, integration notes, and field reports.
• Provide written and in-person briefs.
• Assist in developing SOPs, CONOPS, and test documentation.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to lift 40+ lbs during equipment staging.
• Ability to embark vessels for at-sea operations.
• Ability to work outdoors in maritime environments.

• Test logs, field reports, and integration documentation.
• Weekly activity summaries and risk assessments.
• Configuration updates and technical integration notes.

• Little Creek Naval Base, Virginia Beach, VA

• Active SECRET clearance required.

• CONUS/OCONUS travel required (10–25% depending on test cycle)