Lead Test Manager, Strategic Weapons Systems (2nd Shift)

JRC Careers; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JRC Careers in Groton, CT is seeking a Test Manager for Strategic Weapons Systems (Second Shift) to lead and coordinate complex engineering activities across SSBN programs. You will manage scheduling, documentation, and collaboration with government and industry partners to ensure successful testing and integration.

The role requires strong leadership, DoD program experience, and the ability to work on a fast-paced, high‑impact program involving shipyards, field sites, and program offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 4+ equivalent years of related experience.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Experience in production, construction, testing and alteration of the Strategic Weapon System.
• Planning and scheduling integration activities for military systems.
• Ability to support required travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and strategic planning and project planning skills.
• Shipyard SWS construction experience and SWS testing.
• Experience with the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program and SSP.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed knowledge, schedule integration and planning, configuration management, documentation management, meeting support, and advanced planning in support of the SSBN Columbia and Dreadnought program.
• Leverage past experience to further the development of the SSBN programs.
• Facilitate meetings to include government and industry partners.
• Coordinate documentation reviews amongst system contractor team members.
• Complement the shipyard’s efforts in establishing a Missile Compartment SWS project team.
• Enhance the continuous and robust deck-plate team focused entirely on ensuring SSP’s support for non‑stop execution of SWS work and test.
• Coordinate program schedules amongst government and industry partner teams.
• Participate in and facilitate local team meetings coordinating day‑to‑day activities of SWS support personnel.
• Anticipate and respond to evolving customer requirements and expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Coordination

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

JRC Careers in Groton, CT is seeking a Test Manager for Strategic Weapons Systems (Second Shift) to lead and coordinate complex engineering activities across SSBN programs. You will manage scheduling, documentation, and collaboration with government and industry partners to ensure successful testing and integration.

The role requires strong leadership, DoD program experience, and the ability to work on a fast-paced, high‑impact program involving shipyards, field sites, and program offices.