Test Specialist

COMPA Industries•Niskayuna, NY

1d•$65 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

COMPA Industries is recruiting a Test Specialist to support A4W Fleet Interactive Training Equipment (FITE) at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. The role supports the Naval Nuclear Laboratory’s work developing naval nuclear propulsion technology and requires experience as an A4W propulsion plant operator. Test Engineers certify hardware and software field changes before deployment to FITE sites and run test programs focused on plant operations and confirming that FITE operating values match expected plant response. The specialist will support the A4W FITE platform, cross-train to support the A1B FITE platform, and learn the FITE simulation software platform. The position also supports groups developing field changes on Bettis preproduction units and requires semiannual travel to other Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program sites. This is a two-year contract, full-time at 40 hours per week, based on-site in West Mifflin with up to approximately 10% telework. A DOE “L” clearance is required, and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
Previous A4W qualification as Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW), Propulsion Plant Watch Officer (PPWO), or Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS).
Ability to cross-train on the A1B platform.
Ability to learn the simulation software platform.
Ability to travel semiannually to other Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program sites.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
Ability to work as part of a team to solve complex problems.
Ability to work independently and complete all aspects of assignments with minimal direction from management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating with management and interfacing organizations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Certify hardware and software field changes for the A4W FITE platform before deployment to FITE sites.
Run test programs focused on plant operations and confirm FITE operating values against expected plant response.
Cross-train on and support the A1B FITE platform.
Learn and work within the FITE simulation software platform.
Support other groups developing field changes on FITE preproduction units located at Bettis.
Travel semiannually to other Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program sites.