Test Director Engineer

Sayres Defense•Mobile, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sayres Defense is seeking a Test Director to provide waterfront Test and Activation/Trials Readiness oversight in support of PMS 325 and the Program Manager's Representative (PMR) at Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Gulf Coast.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of U.S. Navy shipbuilding methods, Test and Activation, Sea Trials, and waterfront operations
Experience with hull, mechanical & electrical (HM&E) systems, marine machinery, piping, electrical and electronic systems
Knowledge of Navy/DoD shipbuilding regulations, contracts, and specifications
Strong analytical ability to assess schedule and trials readiness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across Government and contractor stakeholders
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Monitors the shipbuilder's performance pertaining to schedule in all areas of stage 2 -7 HM&E testing, sea trials, and DD 250 delivery
Monitor shipbuilder Test and Activation progress against the Test Plan, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and test burn down leading to Sea Trials
Review specific CDRL submissions to determine completeness, accuracy, applicability, and timeliness of delivered data
Assess the shipbuilder's test procedures, attend test call-outs as required, and validate test completions
Develop and analyze test completion metrics and report status to the program office and SUPSHIP
Support builder's trials, mock INSURV, and acceptance trials
Work with deck leads to prepare for trials to include progressing status of readiness and development of readiness review briefings ("Stoplight" chart development) for leadership and INSURV
Highlight any trials readiness issues for leadership attention and work with the shipbuilder to expedite resolution and correction of impediments to achieving the ship delivery in accordance with contractual schedules.
Track schedule impacts, delay claims, and contract performance risks
Provide weekly/quarterly status reports and impact assessments