Lead Test Engineer - Naval Ship Systems (Onsite, 10% Travel)

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking an Engineer Lead Test 3 to synthesize customer needs into system test solutions and direct comprehensive test plans. You will coordinate testing with multiple stakeholders, review data for accuracy, and ensure sign-off for certifications and events.

The role requires prior LTE/SSO/Watch Certification with 4 years of relevant experience and offers a challenging environment in naval test engineering within a large Virginia shipyard.

Qualifications

• Must have: Lead Test Engineer (LTE) or Ship Safety Officer (SSO) or Watch Supervisor/Officer Certification and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Nice to Have: VCS Class NPE Lead Test Engineer Qualification (LTE).
• Experience as Assistant CTE on Submarine Non-Propulsion Electronics (NPE).
• Ability to direct, manage and certify all required industrial testing; coordinate and clear construction work, certifications, and certify all MOF/SMOF/RMF/SJB testing.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize customer contractual needs into system test solutions considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans and schedules.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities and review test data for accuracy and sign off.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Technical writing

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking an Engineer Lead Test 3 to synthesize customer needs into system test solutions and direct comprehensive test plans. You will coordinate testing with multiple stakeholders, review data for accuracy, and ensure sign-off for certifications and events.

The role requires prior LTE/SSO/Watch Certification with 4 years of relevant experience and offers a challenging environment in naval test engineering within a large Virginia shipyard.