1099 consultant · ~40–80 hrs per funded award · $50–$80/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Sonar / Undersea Warfare Subject-Matter Expert

Keep our machine-learning work on passive sonar tracking, mine-countermeasures sonar, and maritime autonomy true to how the fleet actually operates. A consultant bench seat built for a retired sonar professional — a few hours a week during funded efforts, alongside retirement or an existing practice.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your hourly rate, weekly hours and start time, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~40–80 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Review our sonar and undersea-warfare technical approaches for operational realism before submission and during funded work
Advise on real operator workflows, display conventions, and fleet terminology
Sanity-check bench scenarios, clutter assumptions, and ground-truth labeling against sea experience
Flag anything that would read as “outsider work” to a Navy reviewer or program office
Join occasional government calls and technical reviews for funded efforts

Required qualifications

15+ years in Navy sonar, anti-submarine warfare, or undersea systems — senior sonar technician, STS/AW chief, officer, or NAVSEA/ONR engineer
Fluency in how sonar operators and ASW teams actually work at sea
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Open to being named as a consultant on federal proposals

Preferred qualifications

Post-service engineering or defense-industry work
Prior security clearance
Towed-array, mine-countermeasures, or Arctic operations experience

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $50–$80 per hour; you tell us the rate you are asking when you apply. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — roughly 40–80 hours across a 6–12 month period of performance per funded award, fully remote. No award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Sonar / Undersea Warfare Subject-Matter Expert

Every application is read.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: your background, the work you do best, the values that guide your work, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe your sonar or undersea warfare career: the platforms, the billets or engineering roles you held, the systems you operated or built, and the one experience most relevant to reviewing machine learning for passive tracking or mine countermeasures. *

3. Which sonar systems, displays and processing chains have you worked with, such as AN/SQQ-89, AN/BQQ-10, towed arrays or MCM sonars? For how long, and which could you speak to in a technical review? *

Rate and availability

Your hourly rate (USD) *

Target rate: $50–$80 an hour.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win in the next 12 months, how soon could you start? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: we talk openly about faith, and we share fellowship together. Taking part is always voluntary. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

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