Ship Deck Systems Test and Activation Engineer, Mid-Level

R&P is a small-sized defense contractor providing engineering, logistics, program management, and technical services to government and commercial maritime clients. We need a ship deck system operator with system operation, grooming, troubleshooting, and test experience ready to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment in shipbuilding and modernization. This role is ideal for U.S. Navy veterans and U.S. Merchant Mariners (credentialed).

Responsibilities

• Perform complete end-to-end ship system inspection, grooming, activation, and test of assigned systems.
• Provide activation, operations, testing, troubleshooting, and OEM-suggested maintenance and support for deck systems including hull, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other towing, salvage, and rescue mission systems. Systems and equipment include bollards, bits, chocks, capstans, watertight doors, flag hoist systems, deck cranes, anchor windlass, mooring and towing, tow winches, padeyes, lifelines, pilot ladders, and brows.
• Plan or assist in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance; determine test requirements, equipment modification, and test procedures; conduct tests and analyze and evaluate test results; and prepare reports on findings and recommendations.
• Conduct research to provide drawings, technical manual information, design specifications, and engineering technical recommendations for corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance and support on technical problems in collaboration with engineers, test engineers, and field engineers working on hull, mechanical, electrical, and mission/deck system components or equipment.
• Paired with senior test and activation engineers, perform on-the-job training to improve test and activation knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

• Excellent skills in ship system operations, servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ship system grooming, test, and activation experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical documentation such as work item requirements, drawings, technical manuals, test plans, and test procedures.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds on your own.
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship test, activation, and sea trials.
• Prior service in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Merchant Marines is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office products and tools.
• Valid secret DoD security clearance, or the ability to qualify and maintain one.
• High school diploma or GED plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required for most positions due to security clearance requirements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package.
• Contributions towards health insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Other non-salary benefits.