Assistant Chief Test Engineer - CWS & NPES - 3rd shift
About The Position
The Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES) Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE) is responsible for the day-to-day NPES test activities and reports directly to the Chief Test Engineer (CTE). Specific duties of the NPES ACTE vary by project type; some of the responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Assist the CTE with management of project schedules Oversee project cost and performance data Supervise the daily tasking of hourly Electronics Technicians and salary Test Engineers assigned to their project Report testing status and concerns to the CTE Supervise and conduct effective shift turnovers Constant interface with trades, engineering, ships management, and government personnel to coordinate and accomplish test program activities Verify re-entry control retest requirements are properly identified and accomplished as required Document and track problems encountered during testing Perform test procedure review for completeness and accuracy Directly supervise or lead tests in their area of expertise Actively support process improvement initiatives Supervise/control test activities during sea trials Develop and mentor Test Engineers to create a strong interchangeable team Provide input to the CTE for personnel performance reviews Manage and oversee system tag-outs to ensure safety of personnel and equipment
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Experience with the implementation of hazardous energy tag-out controls (lockout / tagout)
- Experience with and ability to execute to NAVSEA 0905-485-6010 requirements (Navy experience accepted in lieu of 6010 quals)
- Previous supervisory experience in the shipyard or Navy
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Non Propulsion Electronic Systems Operation and Maintenance
- Excellent personal and personnel management skills
- Must be capable of working in a team environment
- Able to demonstrate highly effective communication skills
- Excellent task management and technical abilities to coordinate and direct integrated test evolutions
- Excellent computer skills including: EWP, Cornerstone LMS, Microsoft Office, ITP, ATA, Lotus Notes, and Outlook
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of planning, construction key events, and/or test activities
- Possess awareness of company EEO, Safety and Security policies
- The ability to access all areas of the ship, including confined spaces and radiological areas
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of four years of experience with the operation, maintenance, and/or testing of Navigation, SONAR, Combat, Local Area Networks, Ship Control, Towed Array Systems, Integrated Communication System, Circuit D, ICCP, and various auxiliary systems
- Experience with a NPES dockside test program or equivalent related experience in a test or ships management discipline
- Current qualification as a Shift Test Director, or equivalent experience
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or management
Responsibilities
- Assist the CTE with management of project schedules
- Oversee project cost and performance data
- Supervise the daily tasking of hourly Electronics Technicians and salary Test Engineers assigned to their project
- Report testing status and concerns to the CTE
- Supervise and conduct effective shift turnovers
- Constant interface with trades, engineering, ships management, and government personnel to coordinate and accomplish test program activities
- Verify re-entry control retest requirements are properly identified and accomplished as required
- Document and track problems encountered during testing
- Perform test procedure review for completeness and accuracy
- Directly supervise or lead tests in their area of expertise
- Actively support process improvement initiatives
- Supervise/control test activities during sea trials
- Develop and mentor Test Engineers to create a strong interchangeable team
- Provide input to the CTE for personnel performance reviews
- Manage and oversee system tag-outs to ensure safety of personnel and equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
