Test Engineer
About The Position
Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is seeking a hands-on, mechanically inclined, and organized Test Engineer to support and lead tasks alongside a large project team of engineers. The team supports multiple Navy sponsors in designing, building, testing, and fielding devices at sea. The role combines test direction, mechanical production support, naval installation, laboratory testing, and mechanical design support. The position involves laboratory, fabrication shop, dockside, and at-sea operational support. Candidates should be comfortable in fast-paced technical environments with shifting priorities and mission-driven schedules. It is on-site only and follows a 9/80B schedule, with every other Friday off. Occasional overnight work aboard marine vessels may be required, and travel is expected four times per year.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, ocean, or marine engineering.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience aboard sea-going vessels and ships handling equipment.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a nautical-related engineering position.
- Familiarity with basic configuration control and manufacturing practices.
- Familiarity and experience with 3-D CAD software packages.
- Hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical assembly, with willingness to perform assembly tasks in a shop environment.
- Ability to work independently or within a large group.
- Willingness to travel four times per year.
- Willingness to obtain a U.S. passport.
- Ability to navigate lab, office, and warehouse environments and move frequently around piers, docks, and facility spaces.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, and reach for extended periods and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs. across the facility.
- Ability to use hands to precisely operate machinery, tools, and computer equipment.
- Ability to climb ladders up to 20 ft and work comfortably in loud production environments, varying temperatures, and inclement weather.
- Willingness to work aboard marine vessels of various sizes, occasionally overnight.
Responsibilities
- Lead test logistics preparation, test design, and documentation.
- Gain water-space and environmental approvals.
- Lead test readiness meetings.
- Lead test mobilization, execution, demobilization, and analysis.
- Manage bills of material, vendor solicitations, and purchase orders.
- Perform mechanical assembly and documentation.
- Manage technician labor.
- Perform pressure testing and prepare pressure certification documents.
- Prepare technical documentation for naval installation approvals and interact with approving authorities.
- Install and uninstall project materials on various naval platforms.
- Design and execute laboratory tests of mechanical and electrical devices.
- Operate gauges and instruments for measurements.
- Prepare write-ups and presentations of test results.
- Provide collateral support designing fixturing and other mechanical or electrical devices.
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Job Type
Full-time
