Fleet Liaison/Test and Evaluation Specialist

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

This role serves as the primary interface between the engineering team and the operational fleet, ensuring the system is effectively integrated, tested, and validated in real-world naval environments.
Acting as the primary point of contact between the program team and Navy fleet unit
Coordinating with ship crews, strike groups, and TYCOMs to schedule system installations, tests, and operational events
Translating operational needs into actionable feedback for engineering teams
Planning and executing system test events both pier-side and underway
Supporting developmental and operational test phases, including data collection and performance assessment
Developing test plans, procedures, and after-action reports
Embedding with fleet units during exercises to support real-world system use
Training operators on system capabilities, limitations, and CONOPS
Providing real-time troubleshooting and operational support during exercises
Capturing operator feedback and translate it into system requirements or enhancements
Working closely with systems engineering to refine RF performance, usability, and reliability
Supporting iterative development in an Agile/DevSecOps environment
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Requirements

• Prior U.S. Navy experience as a Cryptologic Technician (Technical) (CTT), or Electronic Warfare (EW) operator
• Direct experience with: Shipboard RF systems Spectrum management, SIGINT, or EW operations
• Strong understanding of: Naval operations and fleet structure Communications in contested/degraded environments
• Experience participating in: Fleet exercises (COMPTUEX, SWATT, etc.) At-sea operations
• Ability to operate independently in dynamic fleet environments
• Strong communication skills across technical and operational audiences
• Credibility with Navy operators and leadership
• Comfortable working both onboard ships and within engineering teams
• SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD acquisition or test programs
• Familiarity with test planning and execution (DT/OT)
• Exposure to Agile or iterative development environments
• Background working with system engineers or development teams
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary point of contact between the program team and Navy fleet unit
• Coordinating with ship crews, strike groups, and TYCOMs to schedule system installations, tests, and operational events
• Translating operational needs into actionable feedback for engineering teams
• Planning and executing system test events both pier-side and underway
• Supporting developmental and operational test phases, including data collection and performance assessment
• Developing test plans, procedures, and after-action reports
• Embedding with fleet units during exercises to support real-world system use
• Training operators on system capabilities, limitations, and CONOPS
• Providing real-time troubleshooting and operational support during exercises
• Capturing operator feedback and translate it into system requirements or enhancements
• Working closely with systems engineering to refine RF performance, usability, and reliability
• Supporting iterative development in an Agile/DevSecOps environment

Benefits

• SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.
• For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed