SPY-Test Project Officer

Overview

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a SPY-6(V)2/3 (EASR) Test Project Officer to join our team, with the option to work either in our office in Virginia Beach, VA
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The AN/SPY-6(V)2/3 Testing Project Officer will provide leadership and direction which includes all facets of organizing, planning, and executing Shipboard and Land Based Testing Events, including Developmental Testing, Operational Testing, CSSQTs, Builder’s Trials, and Acceptance Trials. The position will have the responsibility to perform tasks involving skillful and diversified application of technical and engineering skills related to state-of-the-art technology for United States Navy Radar Systems and Combat Systems.

• 5 years of experience with Surveillance Radars, including AN/SPY-6 Family of Radars (FoRs) or equivalent experience with AN/SPY-1 Radar Systems
• Provides test planning, project management, test execution ISO program testing requirements.
• Evaluates/analyzes test requirements, methodologies, resources, and constraints.
• Defines, plans, and executes critical projects that involve multiple technical disciplines and organizations.
• Prepares and delivers briefs for senior leaders on program plans and status.
• Assess and address Combat System equipment and crew readiness to execute the test plan through technical leadership of required T&E installations, readiness assessment, integration, and rehearsals.
• Minimum of five years of experience with Surveillance Radars, including AN/SPY-6 Family of Radars (FoRs) or equivalent experience with AN/SPY-1 Radar Systems.
• Minimum of three years of experience with AEGIS Combat System and/or SSDS Combat System platforms with defining, planning, and executing critical projects that involve multiple technical disciplines and organizations.
• Minimum of three years of experience with Project Management in assessing Cost, Schedule, and Performance to result in timely accomplishment of the overall assignments.
• Prior Project Officer/Testing Officer experience or military experience within the Combat Systems support communities is highly desired.
• Experience briefing senior leaders on program plans and status.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Provides test planning, project management, test execution ISO program testing requirements.
• Evaluates/analyzes test requirements, methodologies, resources, and constraints.
• Defines, plans, and executes critical projects that involve multiple technical disciplines and organizations.
• Prepares and delivers briefs for senior leaders on program plans and status.
• Assess and address Combat System equipment and crew readiness to execute the test plan through technical leadership of required T&E installations, readiness assessment, integration and rehearsals.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Defense and Space Manufacturing