Test Engineering Manager jobs in Maine

Job Description

The Test & Evaluation (T&E) Associate Engineer (AE) is responsible for supporting the Ship Comprehensive Test Plan through developing, maintaining, and witnessing Stage 2 through 7 Test Procedures. These duties follow the ship through various stages of construction, and conclude with witnessing Stage 7 Sea Trials tests.

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

• Develop, witness, evaluate, submit, and maintain stage 2 (installation/inspection) and 3-7 (operational) tests listed in ship spec 092, 094, and 095.
• Support Hull, Mechanical, Electrical, and Combat Systems testing during various ship activation periods, including sea trials.
• Provide test support to multiple ship programs.
• Research ECP's (change proposals) for impact to the test program.
• 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
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Ability to obtain Secret and/or Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • 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)
• Preferred
  • BIW Apprentice Graduate or 2 year technical degree in Marine Engineering.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Required
  • 5 years in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
  • 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
  • Navy Combat Systems related or Shipboard HVAC experience.
  • Prior experience with BIW system diagrams and Navy Ship Specifications.