Associate Engineer, Mechanical Engineering (Test & Evaluation)

The Waterfront Engineering Organization Test & Evaluation (T&E) Assistant Engineer (AE) is responsible for supporting the total Ship Comprehensive Test Plan (SCTP).

The successful candidate will perform duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop, review, revise, and maintain ~400 per hull BIW written/BIW conducted Test Procedures (TP).

Review, revise, and maintain ~130 per hull Gov written/BIW conducted TP’s.

Witness onboard Hull, Mechanical, Electrical, and Combat Systems testing, and create Final Test Reports (FTR) for ~530 BIW conducted TP’s.

Support Hull, Mechanical, Electrical, and Combat Systems testing during various ship activation periods, including sea trials.

Provide test support to multiple ship programs.

Research change impacts to BIW conducted TP’s.

Work closely with manufacturing, ATT and Navy personnel throughout the development, execution, and approval cycle of the test program.

Help resolve emergent test procedure issues on the deck plates.

Assist in the development and maintenance of all T&E BMDA responsible documents.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Required

Ability to obtain Secret and / or Top Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred

BIW Apprentice or 2 year technical degree in Marine Engineering.

Required/Preferred Experience

Required

Significant experience in a shipyard test environment.

Ability to interpret test requirements and perform required calculations.

Broad knowledge of general ship design, construction, and test program processes.

Demonstrated organizational and people skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated knowledge and effectiveness with Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to support temporary off shift or second shift tests and Sea Trials.

Preferred

5+ years in an engineering / manufacturing environment.

Navy Combat Systems-related, or Shipboard Electrical experience.

Prior experience with BIW system diagrams and Navy Ship Specifications.

This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil).

Regular Full-Time