AEGIS Test & Evaluation Engineer – Washington, D.C.
About The Position
If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy, then Serco has a great opportunity for you! As the AEGIS Test & Evaluation Engineer with Serco, you will be a part of the dynamic DDG 51 Combat Systems Integration Team supporting the Navy’s premier shipbuilding program located at Serco’s Washington, D.C. location, where you will be responsible for development and execution of the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), including development of test strategies, plans and funding requirements for each phase. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors. Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their DDG 51 AEGIS Program contract which provides support services in the areas of Production, Engineering, Post Delivery, Configuration and Data Management, Test and Evaluation, and application support associated with the planning, design, and construction of ships. In this role, you will: Lead for the execution of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) program for DDG 51 Flight III. Coordinate efforts across multiple organizations, including PEO IWS, MDA, DOT&E, COMOPTEVFOR and various NAVSEA Warfare Centers. Serve as a recognized expert and advisor on the test and evaluation strategy and implementation plan, directing, coordinating, and managing highly complex projects. Advise on a variety of test and evaluation related topics and issues for the organization to include Qualification, Developmental, Operational, Live Fire, Interoperability Testing, and test-related accreditations. Serve as an advisor to the organization in terms of the latest T&E developments and initiatives. Represent the organization on the T&E related matters at specific technical meetings, conferences, and working groups. Coordinate and review technical reports and recommendations; approves or disapproves recommendations that affect major weapons programs and systems. Review test and evaluation plans for completeness and accuracy. Provide advice and guidance to Navy activities with reference to planning, designing, conducting, and reporting of operations required in preparation of system development plans. Ensure that the operational requirements as specified in the ORD/CDD and incorporated in the TEMP, are adequately demonstrated prior to Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and Fleet Introduction. Responsible for successful completion of all ship certifications. Monitor and report on T&E program costs, schedule, and the performance of all test and evaluation activities. Ensure that test events and activity requirements are sufficiently included into program documents. Prepare select portions of budgets, both SCN and RDT&E, for specific test and evaluation resources and events. Identify and clarifies contract requirements. Develop POM issues as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical field preferred. An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
- 8 years of experience (Experience with AEGIS Combat Systems or AEGIS Weapon Systems highly preferred)
- Experience leading projects to coordinate the design, integration, development, test, certification, or delivery of surface combatant ships and/or related components.
- Experience preparing and evaluating technical documents for system projects and reviewing technical drawings.
- Experience coordinating projects across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Experience developing executive level presentations using MS Office products.
- Efficient organizational skills to facilitate technical discussion.
- Ability to write clear and concise technical correspondence to document technical reviews, collating stakeholder comments, and providing technical recommendations.
- Ability to effectively articulate in oral and written presentations.
- Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
- 10% travel required.
Nice To Haves
- An Active or Current DOD Secret Clearance
- DDG 51 Surface Combatant Shipbuilding experience.
- Experience with ARLEIGH BURKE Destroyer (DDG 51) Program Office PMS 400D.
- Experience serving aboard AEGIS combatants in a technical management role.
- Experience with Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
- Experience with Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E).
- Experience with Full Ship Shock Trial (FSST).
- Experience with Capability Development Document (CDD).
- Experience with Operational Requirements Document (ORD).
- Experience with OPTEVFOR.
- Experience with Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E).
- Experience with Combat Ship System Qualification Trials (CSSQT).
Responsibilities
- Lead for the execution of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) program for DDG 51 Flight III.
- Coordinate efforts across multiple organizations, including PEO IWS, MDA, DOT&E, COMOPTEVFOR and various NAVSEA Warfare Centers.
- Serve as a recognized expert and advisor on the test and evaluation strategy and implementation plan, directing, coordinating, and managing highly complex projects.
- Advise on a variety of test and evaluation related topics and issues for the organization to include Qualification, Developmental, Operational, Live Fire, Interoperability Testing, and test-related accreditations.
- Serve as an advisor to the organization in terms of the latest T&E developments and initiatives.
- Represent the organization on the T&E related matters at specific technical meetings, conferences, and working groups.
- Coordinate and review technical reports and recommendations; approves or disapproves recommendations that affect major weapons programs and systems.
- Review test and evaluation plans for completeness and accuracy.
- Provide advice and guidance to Navy activities with reference to planning, designing, conducting, and reporting of operations required in preparation of system development plans.
- Ensure that the operational requirements as specified in the ORD/CDD and incorporated in the TEMP, are adequately demonstrated prior to Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and Fleet Introduction.
- Responsible for successful completion of all ship certifications.
- Monitor and report on T&E program costs, schedule, and the performance of all test and evaluation activities.
- Ensure that test events and activity requirements are sufficiently included into program documents.
- Prepare select portions of budgets, both SCN and RDT&E, for specific test and evaluation resources and events.
- Identify and clarifies contract requirements.
- Develop POM issues as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
