Test Engineer - SWS Test Execution 2nd Shift

Overview

The Strategic Weapons System Test Engineer must proactively prepare for and execute assigned Strategic Weapon System Testing for the Columbia new construction submarine in a safe and efficient manner. Specific responsibilities include thorough job hazard analyses and briefings to ensure personnel and equipment safety, proper safety tagout and re-entry control procedures, certification of all prerequisites before commencing a test, evaluation of recorded data for conformance to test procedure requirements/specifications, effective shift turnovers, verification of retest requirements, documentation, publication and tracking of test delays and non-conformances, performance of Test Procedure review for accuracy and completeness, lead test execution and management of effective test data collection/certification.

The Engineer qualifies as a Test Director and Shift Test Director and reports directly to the Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE).

Coordination of testing between interfacing test departments, testing of piping systems & tanks (hydrostatic, cleanliness flushes & operational testing), hydraulic operations (missile tube muzzle hatches, valve operations & timing of control valves), electrical cable integrity checks, tracking trade installations via test inspection reports, support GFE component installation and inspections, support extended testing durations and shift work (first, second and third) as required to minimize schedule impacts, process ripouts for re-entry control establishing safety tagouts & retest requirements, perform testing in accordance with Columbia Integrated Test Requirements Outline (ITRO) and Strategic Weapon System Test Execution Plan (SWSTEP), and qualify as a SWS Test Director and SWS Shift Test Director.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of system test experience or electrical / mechanical technical background
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred:

• Mechanical system test experience to include fluid or air system flush and hydrostatic testing, or electrical/electronic system test experience, including fiber optic cabling
• Electromechanical system operation and grooming
• Previous shipyard supervision, test or equivalent Navy experience
• Experience with the Navy Tagout system and/or non-shipboard lockout tagout system

• Proficiency in management of multiple tasks
• Coordination and direction of cross functional teams
• Strong troubleshooting skills and logical thinking
• Ability to plan and work closely with engineering and design

Kneeling, light lifting, reaching, stooping, twisting

Cold, dry, hot, inside, noise, oily, wet