Test Technician

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Test Technician Navy Submarine Fire Control (AN/BYG-1 TCS)

This role focuses on testing and troubleshooting the AN/BYG-1 Tactical Control System (TCS) that forms a core part of the submarine combat system used by the United States Navy and Royal Australian Navy. As a Test Technician with prior US Navy Submarine Fire Control Technician experience, you will help build and validate complex tactical control, weapons/payload control, information assurance, and tactical network subsystems.

You will join a closeknit, mission driven team that partners closely with the submarine community to deliver reliable systems that support high stakes national security missions.

• Conduct subsystem and system-of-systems testing on TCS-related black boxes at the primary site and other locations as required.
• Perform hands-on testing and verification of the AN/BYG-1 Tactical Control System to ensure it meets system, functional, and performance requirements.
• Work in an Agile development environment alongside engineers across the program to verify deliveries to the Navy.
• Analyze test results to determine how software and hardware components satisfy defined system, functional, and performance requirements.
• Install, configure, and maintain test bays and associated equipment used to validate TCS and related subsystems.
• Troubleshoot anomalies and faults in the TCS and associated subsystems, independently diagnosing issues without direct access to developers.
• Collaborate proactively with engineers from other subsystems to identify where issues reside and drive resolution as a project team.
• Apply knowledge of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories to design, execute, and refine test procedures.
• Support subsystem testing, software testing, and integration activities in a DoD production delivery environment.
• Work closely with local and remote test team members to coordinate test activities, share findings, and maintain alignment across the program.
• Use requirements management and system modeling tools and processes to ensure test coverage and traceability.
• Communicate test results, issues, and recommendations clearly through verbal updates and written documentation using Microsoft Office tools.
• Provide clear, concise communication among peers and up the reporting chain, including recognition and escalation of relevant information.
• Travel as needed to additional facilities or partner locations to support testing and integration activities.
• Participate in off-shift and weekend work as required to support longevity testing and program milestones.

• Hands-on experience with the US Navys AN/BYG-1 Tactical Control System (TCS).
• Strong US Navy Submarine Fire Control Technician experience, including practical operation and maintenance of submarine fire control systems.
• Prior US Navy Submarine experience, preferably with completion of submarine maintenance school at rank E4 or above.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems without direct access to software developers, including diagnosing hardware, software, and integration issues.
• Experience performing system testing, subsystem testing, and software testing in a DoD production delivery environment.
• Knowledge of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories as applied to complex defense systems.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience working proactively with both local and remote test team members to coordinate testing and resolve issues.
• Knowledge of requirements management and system modeling, including how to align tests with requirements and system behavior.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document test results and issues using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other locations as needed for testing and integration activities.
• Active Secret security clearance or the ability to start with an Interim Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize relevant information, assess alternatives, and communicate issues and options clearly.

• Experience working in the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS) submarine community.
• Experience in sonar, fire control, and related submarine combat system components.
• Familiarity with tactical control, weapons/payload control, information assurance, and tactical network subsystems.
• Experience using Agile practices and…