ENGINEER LEAD TEST 4

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

4d•$123,000 - $154,000•Onsite

About The Position

Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions while considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Develops and directs the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities, reviews test requirements for completeness, performs technical analysis of complete systems, and prepares comprehensive system-level evaluations. The role supports Test Engineering activities for Newport News Shipbuilding and may support Virginia Class and Columbia Ship Test Managers. It involves coordinating testing among trades, construction, Test Engineering, Engineering, Production Control, and Planning, as well as providing technical guidance to Ships’ Force, shipyard trades, and Engineering. This position is full-time, first shift, onsite, and not eligible for telework. Travel of up to 10% is required. U.S. citizenship and final clearance are required before starting.

Requirements

Lead Test Engineer (LTE), Ship Safety Officer (SSO), Watch Supervisor, Watch Officer, or Trade REC Coordinator (TRC) and Trade REC Oversight Agent (TROA) certification.
Six years of relevant professional/exempt experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Final clearance is required before starting.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Good understanding of VCS shipbuilding and testing processes.
Proficiency in reviewing Engineering Reports (ERs), Comprehensive Problems reports (CPRs), the Network call-in system, Test Status Database (TSDB), Work Deferrals (WDRs), and Incomplete Work List (IWL) agendas.
Self-motivated and highly driven to execute testing.
Experience with HME, MCS, and NPE test engineering domains.
Lead Test Engineer and Test Director qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for completing systems.
Coordinate integrated testing activities.
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure the test program is complete.
Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system-level evaluations.
Ensure consistency, continuity, coordination, and integration of Test Engineering workflow and products.
Interface with customers and team members to manage programmatic and technical problem resolution.
Facilitate internal and external customer meetings as needed to maintain communications and timely information flow from Test Engineering.
Support Virginia Class and Columbia Ship Test Managers in their duties as necessary.
Assist Ships’ Force, shipyard trades, and Engineering with technical guidance.
Participate in scheduling and coordinating tests with trades, construction, Test Engineering, Engineering, Production Control, and Planning.