Assistant Chief Test Engineer - CWS & NPES - 3rd shift

About the role

The Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES) Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE) oversees day-to-day NPES test activities and reports directly to the Chief Test Engineer (CTE).

Responsibilities

• Assist the CTE with management of project schedules
• Oversee project cost and performance data
• Supervise the daily tasking of hourly Electronics Technicians and salary Test Engineers assigned to their project
• Report testing status and concerns to the CTE
• Supervise and conduct effective shift turnovers
• Coordinate with trades, engineering, ships management, and government personnel to accomplish test program activities
• Verify re-entry control retest requirements are properly identified and accomplished
• Document and track problems encountered during testing
• Perform test procedure review for completeness and accuracy
• Directly supervise or lead tests in their area of expertise
• Actively support process improvement initiatives
• Supervise/control test activities during sea trials
• Develop and mentor Test Engineers to create a strong interchangeable team
• Provide input to the CTE for personnel performance reviews
• Manage and oversee system tag-outs to ensure safety of personnel and equipment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Experience with the implementation of hazardous energy tag-out controls (lockout/tagout)
• Experience with and ability to execute to NAVSEA 0905-485-6010 requirements (Navy experience accepted in lieu of 6010 quals)
• Previous supervisory experience in the shipyard or Navy
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Non Propulsion Electronic Systems Operation and Maintenance

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of experience with the operation, maintenance, and/or testing of Navigation, SONAR, Combat, Local Area Networks, Ship Control, Towed Array Systems, Integrated Communication System, Circuit D, ICCP, and various auxiliary systems
• Experience with a NPES dockside test program or equivalent related experience in a test or ships management discipline
• Current qualification as a Shift Test Director, or equivalent experience
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or management

Skills

• Excellent personal and personnel management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate highly effective communication skills
• Task management and technical abilities to coordinate and direct integrated test evolutions
• Proficiency with EWP, Cornerstone LMS, Microsoft Office, ITP, ATA, Lotus Notes, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of planning, construction key events, and/or test activities
• Ability to access all areas of the ship, including confined spaces and radiological areas

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet