ENGINEER SYSTEMS TEST 3

About the role

The Engineer Systems Test 3 synthesizes customer contractual needs into system test solutions that balance technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The incumbent develops and directs comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules; coordinates integrated testing activities; reviews and evaluates test requirements; and performs technical analysis of complete systems to produce system‑level evaluations. This position also trains supporting employees, serves as the Government Property (GP) custodian, manages material procurement, and handles test equipment lease requests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for system testing.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities across internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of the test program.
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare system‑level evaluation reports.
• Train and supervise employees supporting calibration, GP custodianship, and material procurement functions.
• Act as GP custodian: track thousands of equipment items in SAP and the E25 Equipment Database, and manage annual GP inventories.
• Identify obsolescent equipment and recommend suitable replacements based on usage forecasts.
• Procure material using NNS stock system, Perfect Commerce, or NNS Procurement Card; submit purchase requisitions for orders exceeding cost thresholds.
• Maintain and update the E25 Material and Equipment Databases, providing status on orders, locations, and calibrations.
• Submit test equipment lease requests via Facilities Service Requests and coordinate with customers, leasing companies, and Maintenance Planning.
• Interface with external suppliers to outline requirements, obtain quotes, track status, resolve discrepancies, and manage returns.
• Provide timely updates to customers, team members, and management on material, equipment, and test status.

Requirements

• ABET‑accredited Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant exempt experience,
  or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant professional experience,
  or a Ph.D. with no required experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Full‑time availability (1st shift).
• Willingness to travel up to 10 % of the time.

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced understanding of calibration requirements for contracts supported by E25 and ability to communicate those requirements to calibration facilities and end users.
• Experience serving as a departmental Government Property custodian, including conducting annual inventories.
• Knowledge of material procurement methods and ability to select appropriate acquisition strategies based on supplier and commodity.
• Leadership ability to oversee employees involved in calibration operations, GP custodianship, and material/equipment procurement.
• Proficiency in interfacing with external suppliers: issuing RFQs, tracking status, resolving issues, and handling returns.
• Understanding of test equipment capabilities and ability to assess equivalency of alternative equipment.
• Familiarity with processes and documentation for moving material and equipment within and outside NNS.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical equipment specifications.
• Strong communication, training, and supervisory skills.
• Good organizational and computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine services.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Retirement savings options (401 K) and financial education tools.
• Life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.
• Comprehensive benefits package may vary by division or location.

Pay

Salary range: $99,000.00 – $122,000.00 per year (base pay; final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors).

Schedule

Full‑time, 1st shift. Travel up to 10 % of the time. Relocation assistance available. Position is not eligible for telework.