ENGINEER SYSTEMS TEST 2

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Collects data, reviews, coordinates, and conducts a variety of test procedures across various ship systems.
• Provides hands-on deck plate support and technical guidance and troubleshooting instructions by evaluating vendor furnished equipment, drawings, and test procedure requirements.
• Works proactively to impact the test program and maintain a high level of quality while ensuring schedule demands are met.

Requirements

• Must have an ABET Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; or a Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience; or Professional Development Program (PDP) NNS Apprentice Certificate.
• Nice to have interest in a hands-on experience working with shipboard systems aboard Nuclear Powered Submarines while undergoing construction/repair.
• Leadership, teamwork, and a questioning attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to climb on and around ships including stairs, ladders, masts, and scaffolding.
• Willingness to work around moving machinery at heights and in confined or restricted spaces on vessels undergoing construction/repair.

Qualifications

• Must have an ABET Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; or a Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience; or Professional Development Program (PDP) NNS Apprentice Certificate.
• Must have leadership, teamwork, and a questioning attitude.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have detail-oriented abilities.
• Must have the ability to climb on and around ships including stairs, ladders, masts, and scaffolding.
• Must have the willingness to work around moving machinery at heights and in confined or restricted spaces on vessels undergoing construction/repair.

Skills

• Knowledge of shipboard systems.
• Expertise in system operation.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K).
• Life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Pay

$90,000.00 to $110,000.00

Schedule

Full-Time Shift: 1st

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be available.

Virtual/Telework Opportunity

No - Not eligible for telework.

Travel Requirements

Yes, 10%-25% of the time.

Clearance Required

No - Clearance Not Required to Start.

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes.

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding: With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

We look forward to meeting you. The mission of Test Engineering is to operationally validate ship systems by developing, managing, and conducting an integrated safety, test, and work control program for non-nuclear systems across all Newport News Shipbuilding product lines. Our team of engineers, analysts, and technicians are required to be well versed in the design and installation of ship systems, and expert in their operation.

As a Test Engineer employed at Newport News Shipbuilding, you will become an integral part of the team responsible for ensuring the United States Navy has the most advanced Submarines in the world while contributing to the company’s success of delivering quality boats to the US Navy.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.