Test Engineer - Non Nuclear Test - CWS & NPES - 3rd Shift Columbia

About the role

D441 Test Engineers plan and execute Combat and Weapons Systems and Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems test programs with D278 Electronics Technicians in the shop, COATS facility CCSMs, and shipboard for all submarine classes in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Qualify as and execute all duties of a Shift Test Director IAW NAVSEA 0905-485-6010
• Conduct thorough job hazard analysis briefs to assure personnel and equipment safety
• Ensure proper safety and re-entry control procedures are in place and strictly adhered to
• Certify all prerequisites are fully met prior to commencing tests
• Evaluate recorded data for conformance to test procedure requirements and specifications
• Perform post-testing procedure reviews for completeness and accuracy
• Conduct effective shift turnover to maximize cross-shift work continuity and efficiency
• Document, publish, and troubleshoot test hold ups and non-conformances
• Interact with trade personnel, ships management, engineering, and government personnel

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Minimum of two years of experience with shipboard construction, testing, and/or operation/familiarity with combat and weapons systems

Qualifications

Preferred

• Previous shipyard test or supervisory experience, or equivalent Navy experience onboard OHIO, VIRGINIA, SEAWOLF, or LOS ANGELES class submarines
• Experience with the Navy tag-out process, EB shipboard tag-out process, or EB non-shipboard tag-out process is highly desired

Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate good personal and personnel management skills
• Excellent task management and communication skills to coordinate and direct integrated test evolutions
• Understanding of submarine construction and test philosophies

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet