Senior Engineer, Test & Evaluation (T&E)
About The Position
Saalex is seeking a Senior Engineer, Test & Evaluation (T&E) to provide technical and project leadership supporting Navy weapons and combat systems. The role supports test and evaluation, strike group operations, land-based testing, and system alteration and installation efforts. The position is based in Port Hueneme, California, and is full-time, contingent upon contract award. The Senior Engineer leads project teams and is responsible for personnel, performance, schedules, and successful execution of technical activities. The role provides expertise on the operation, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of naval weapons and combat systems; coordinates engineering, testing, installation, and operational personnel; and develops and reviews Department of Defense technical documentation. Other duties may be assigned or required.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience related to maintenance or operation of Navy weapons or combat systems.
- At least 7 years of service in the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist (OS), Electronics Technician (ET), or Fire Control (FC) rating.
- Experience as a project team leader responsible for personnel, performance, and schedules.
- Strong understanding of naval weapons systems functions and operations.
- Direct experience supporting strike group operations and/or land-based testing.
- Direct experience supporting naval weapon or combat system alteration and installation projects.
- Experience developing DoD-standard technical documentation, including test plans, reports, and white papers.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is among the stated requirements to obtain a clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive hands-on experience supporting Navy combat systems in an operational environment.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering, testing, installation, and operational teams.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Previous experience supporting DoD or Navy engineering and test programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams, with responsibility for personnel, performance, schedules, and successful execution of technical activities.
- Support test and evaluation activities involving Navy weapons and combat systems.
- Provide technical expertise related to the operation, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of naval weapons and combat systems.
- Support strike group operations and/or land-based testing activities.
- Support naval weapon and combat system alteration and installation projects.
- Develop and review Department of Defense technical documentation, including test plans, test reports, white papers, and related engineering documentation.
- Coordinate technical activities across engineering, testing, installation, and operational personnel.
- Provide technical guidance based on operational knowledge of Navy weapons and combat systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health care plans for employees and family
- Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
- Life insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick and public holidays)
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Training and development
- Wellness resources
- Stock option benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
