Test Engineer

Leidos • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is seeking a 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 work in laboratory, fabrication shop, dockside, and at-sea environments, with mission-driven schedules and shifting priorities. It is on-site and follows a 9/80B schedule, including every other Friday off. Occasional overnight work aboard marine vessels is 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’ experience aboard sea-going vessels and ships handling equipment.
• Minimum 5 years’ 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, and 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 and obtain a U.S. passport.
• Physical ability to navigate lab, office, warehouse, pier, dock, and facility environments; stoop, kneel, and reach for extended periods; and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use hands to precisely operate machinery, tools, and computer equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 20 feet and work 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, design, and documentation; obtain water-space and environmental approvals; lead test readiness meetings; and coordinate test mobilization, execution, demobilization, and analysis.
• Manage bills of material, vendor solicitations, purchase orders, mechanical assembly and documentation, and technician labor.
• Perform pressure testing and prepare pressure certification documents.
• Prepare technical documentation for naval 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; and prepare written and presentation summaries of results.
• Provide collateral support for designing fixtures and other mechanical and electrical devices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level