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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Mate Oceans 500 Tons or greater O/MUSV

Leidos Oxnard, CA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$87,100 - $157,450 per year

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Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos, supporting the Overlord Surface Vessel (O/MUSV) Program, is seeking a Mate with a USCG 500Tons Oceans or greater license with STCW certificates.

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.

Duties include:

  • Standing up to 12 hour watches
  • Supervising the loading and securing of cargo
  • Maintaining vessel records
  • Supporting logistics requirements
  • Conducting routine maintenance items

The Mate will travel and work onboard the USV at sea and in port, operating and maintaining the USV and support vessels.

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: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Skills

Required

  • USCG 500Tons Oceans or greater Mate
  • STCW certificate
  • USCG Medical Certificate
  • seamanship
  • vessel maintenance
  • safety programs

Nice to have

  • Experience working aboard US Government vessels
  • Towing Endorsement
  • STCW Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Oxnard-CA/Mate-Oceans-500-Tons-or-greater-O-MUSV_R-00189808

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