Assistant Chief Test Engineer - CWS & NPES

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 vary by project but include leadership, coordination, and technical oversight of testing operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CTE with management of project schedules.
• Oversee project cost and performance data.
• Supervise the daily tasking of hourly Electronics Technicians and salaried Test Engineers assigned to their project.
• Report testing status and concerns to the CTE.
• Supervise and conduct effective shift turnovers.
• Interface with trades, engineering, ships management, and government personnel to coordinate and accomplish test program activities.
• Verify re-entry control retest requirements are properly identified and accomplished as required.
• 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 (previous Naval experience accepted in lieu of 6010 quals).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems Operation and Maintenance.
• Previous supervisory experience in the shipyard or Navy.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 an 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.
• Strong 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.
• 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