Test Specialist, Engineering

Future Technologies Inc. (FTI) is in search of a Test Specialist to join our team in Dahlgren, VA.

Job Description:

• Provide engineering support required to review, assess and analyze all levels of system documentation to identify and define test requirements.
• Provide documentation of requirements and design specifications, test plans, procedures, test results, change proposals, and logistical training.
• Evaluate test coverage with respect to test type, test validity, test scenarios, test conduct, test results, and problem report content.
• Make recommendations for improvements in accordance with Government processes.
• Analyze test and evaluation data to provide an assessment of deficiencies uncovered during testing.
• Conduct, participate, or provide witness in tactical system ship-based and land-based test and evaluation, certification, and training events to be held at Government or Non-Government venues.
• Resolve Fleet identified system issues and evaluating problems reported against the deployed systems in accordance with the current system requirements as described by the Navy regional maintenance centers.
• Ability to define task details, estimates, and schedules for project management.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, or seven (7) years of hands-on Combat System experience.
• Experience with weapon and combat systems, and/or launcher systems.
• Experience testing and evaluating combat system interfaces or interface controls.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management processes.
• Knowledge of Vertical Launching Systems and design (VLS) is beneficial.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and with others, across multiple organizations, to meet established goals within schedule-driven timelines.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.