Assistant Chief Test Engineer (Engineer Systems Test 3) - 27716

About the role

HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking a Chief Test Engineer (Engineer Systems Test 3) to join the CVN Electronics Test Engineering group at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems.
• Captures and coordinates integrated testing activities.
• Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
• Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Responsible for the correct/accurate and timely scoping of AWP items during the planning evolution.
• Active participant in Test Planning meetings.
• Responsible for clearing government work and certifying final delivery requirements.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Candidate must possess or be able to successfully attain Electronics Test Lead Test Engineer (LTE) Qualification (CVN 78 or CVN 68 Class) within the first six months of onboarding.
• Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Candidate should have good leadership skills and project management experience (test coordination, resource planning, budgeting and test scheduling).
• Candidate must have an understanding of test requirements and ability to provide inputs for the Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• Candidate must have excellent writing skills to write technical reports and perform the final Engineering Reviews of test procedures.
• Candidate must have technical experience to direct, manage, and certify complex pier-side and at-sea combat systems testing.
• Candidate must have an Active Secret Clearance.

Bonus points for having!

• Experience as a CVN CSMO or CVN Combat Systems Division Officer making critical decisions about manning, production goals and schedule for one or more of the following divisions; CS6 RADAR Division, CS7 Weapons Division, CS8 IC Division and/or CS9 RF Communications Division.
• CVN78 Class qualification preferred.
• Operational knowledge of U.S. Naval Surface C5I systems and Precision Aircraft Landing Systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Candidate must possess or be able to successfully attain Electronics Test Lead Test Engineer (LTE) Qualification (CVN 78 or CVN 68 Class) within the first six months of onboarding.
• Candidate should have an Active Secret Clearance.

Benefits

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Pay

Anticipated Salary Range: $85,686.00 - $92,206.40

Schedule

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