Lead Test Engineer - Naval Systems & Shipboard Testing

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 (ELT3) to synthesize customer needs into system test solutions, develop and direct test plans, and coordinate multi‑party testing across NAVSEA and SUPSHIP networks. Responsibilities include data review, sign‑offs, and engineering problem resolution.

The role engages with Waterfront Construction Management, Trades, Ship’s Force, and vendors to ensure compliant testing and certification activities, requiring 4+ years

Qualifications

• Lead Test Engineer (LTE) or Ship Safety Officer (SSO) or Watch Supervisor/Officer certification and 4 years of relevant professional/exempt experience.
• Experience directing, managing and satisfactorily conducting all required industrial testing and coordinating/building certs.
• Excellent writing skills for technical reports and a final Engineering Reviews of test procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with Waterfront Construction Management, Trades, Ship’s Force, vendors, SUPSHIP, NAVSEA and design/test groups.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities and review test requirements for completeness.
• Review all test data for accuracy and prepare tests for signoff/acceptance by SUPSHIP.

Skills

Test engineering leadership

Project coordination

Technical testing

Stakeholder communication

Tools

TSDB

WCMS

BOE

FMRs

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking an Engineer Lead Test 3 (ELT3) to synthesize customer needs into system test solutions, develop and direct test plans, and coordinate multi‑party testing across NAVSEA and SUPSHIP networks. Responsibilities include data review, sign‑offs, and engineering problem resolution.

The role engages with Waterfront Construction Management, Trades, Ship’s Force, and vendors to ensure compliant testing and certification activities, requiring 4+ years