Ship Systems Test and Activation Engineer, Senior-Level

About the role

R&P is seeking a senior ship systems test and activation engineer with extensive experience in ship system operation, grooming, troubleshooting, and testing. The ideal candidate should be comfortable operating in a demanding shipyard environment and possess strong technical skills in ship system operations, servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

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, support for hull, mechanical, electrical, mission, C5I and/or weapon system components and equipment.
• 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 mechanical, electrical, or weapon system components or equipment.
• Train and mentor mid-level and junior-level test and activation engineers.

Requirements

• Must have the 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.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior service in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Merchant Marines is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus at least 15 years of relevant work experience.

Skills

• Ship system operations, servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Physical fitness to perform tasks in a shipyard environment.

Benefits

R&P Technologies offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pay

Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position may vary based on project needs and may require occasional travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

R&P Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

Security Clearance

A valid secret DoD security clearance, or the ability to qualify and maintain one, is required for most positions offered by R&P.

Non-Discrimination Policy

R&P Technologies maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.