Senior Engineering Support Specialist

Geologics•Middletown, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Secret Cleared Sr. Engineering Support Specialist who will be responsible for testing and validating the Payload Control System (PCS), a critical component of our advanced defense solutions. The PCS supports various payloads, ensuring operational effectiveness and integration within broader systems. Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you'll design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development, analyze effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources and design systems, software and equipment layout. Participating on the engineering work team, you'll develop, implement, install, test, modify and/or operate complex equipment and systems as well as support other team members concerning experiment design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues.

Requirements

DoD Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience).
Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree.
Proven experience in system testing and validation, preferably within defense or aerospace industries.
Familiarity with the Payload Control System and integration within larger defense systems.
Demonstrate narrowly focused in-depth technical level of practical operational process knowledge in a specific engineering area.
Demonstrate technical competence in the setup, monitoring, and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment.
Strong grasp of Navy maintenance procedures and philosophies, especially for combat systems.
Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions.

Nice To Haves

Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician (FT) with experience on Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-class submarines.
Prior experience working with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, or CCE systems.
Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
Experience with advanced defense systems.
Knowledge of various payloads and their integration.
Proficiency in DOORs, automated testing tools, and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and execute test plans and procedures for the PCS to ensure it meets operational requirements and performance standards.
Conduct system integration testing, including hardware and software components, to validate system functionality and interoperability within larger defense systems.
Perform system troubleshooting and debugging to identify and resolve issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and other test engineers, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective issue resolution.
Document test results, generate test reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes.
Support field testing and validation activities as required.
Generation of system test work products by applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
Development of test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products.
Development of functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems.