Naval Electronics Test Engineer - Radar & Sea Trials

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to provide solutions to complex electronics test systems. The role supports ETES test programs for naval carriers and interfaces with NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, and Ship's Force.

Candidates must hold ABET-recognized degrees and federal clearances, with proven project management and testing expertise across radar, aviation, video, and navigation systems. This full-time position requires on-site availability and willingness to travel to sea.

Qualifications

• ABET Bachelor's Degree or higher with required experience.
• Master's Degree with relevant experience or Ph.D. acceptable.
• U.S. citizenship required and Secret clearance; final clearance to start.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions to technical problems of increasing complexity in electronics test electronics systems.
• Support successful completion of ETES test programs on Ford and Nimitz Class Carriers.
• Communicate with waterfront construction management, design engineering, test engineering, SUPSHIP, NAVSEA and Ship's Force.
• Report overall status to the supervisor.
• Review test issuance and completion status.
• Update the Test Plan of the Day.
• Provide system status and turnover.
• Identify and recommend resolutions for system and programmatic issues.
• Support E25 contract performance metrics including scheduling, budgeting and scoping.
• Coordinate with functional supervisors, construction and Ship's Force to conduct testing safely.
• Synthesize customer contractual needs into system test solutions within technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Develop and direct comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities.
• Review and evaluate test requirements for completeness.
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare system-level evaluations

Skills

Test Planning

Test Coordination

Technical Analysis

Budgeting

Scheduling

Change Order Log

System-Level Evaluations

Test Procedures

Test Programs

Safety Requirements

Communication

Education

ABET Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to provide solutions to complex electronics test systems. The role supports ETES test programs for naval carriers and interfaces with NAVSEA, SUPSHIP, and Ship's Force.

Candidates must hold ABET-recognized degrees and federal clearances, with proven project management and testing expertise across radar, aviation, video, and navigation systems. This full-time position requires on-site availability and willingness to travel to sea.