Assistant Chief Test Engineer (Engineer Systems Test 3) - 25839

HII's Mission Technologies division • Newport News, VA

69d • $85,686 - $92,206

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. HII Mission Technologies Newport News Direct Support is seeking a dedicated candidate to join our CVN Electronics Test Engineering team at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia. This is a critical role that requires you to quickly qualify as an Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE) or Chief Test Engineer (CTE) within your first six months to provide essential support for Combat Systems and CVN Electronics Test Engineering. This is a fast-paced opportunity for a qualified professional.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Candidate must possess or be able to successfully attain Electronics Test Lead Test Engineer (LTE) Qualification (CVN 78 or CVN 68 Class) within the first six months of onboarding.
• Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers including Waterfront Construction Management, Design Engineering, Test Engineering, SUPSHIP, NAVSEA, SPAWAR, NAVAIR, ISEA and Ship's Force.
• Candidate should have good leadership skills and project management experience (test coordination, resource planning, budgeting and test scheduling).
• Candidate must have an understanding of test requirements and ability to provide inputs for the Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• Candidate must have excellent writing skills to write technical reports and perform the final Engineering Reviews of test procedures.
• Candidate must have technical experience to direct, manage, and certify complex pier-side and at-sea combat systems testing.
• Candidate must have an Active Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a CVN CSMO or CVN Combat Systems Division Officer making critical decisions about manning, production goals and schedule for one or more of the following divisions; CS6 RADAR Division, CS7 Weapons Division, CS8 IC Division and/or CS9 RF Communications Division.
• CVN78 Class qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems.
• Coordinates integrated testing activities.
• Reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
• Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Responsible for the correct/accurate and timely scoping of AWP items during the planning evolution.
• Active participant in Test Planning meetings.
• Responsible for clearing government work and certifying final delivery requirements.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
• Financial planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees