Navigation Test Director

WR Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WR Systems in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Navigation Test Director for an exciting role supporting the Navigation Systems ISEA. Responsibilities include conducting tests on U.S. Navy ships, troubleshooting, and providing technical expertise. Candidates should have 8+ years of hands-on experience with Navy Navigation equipment and demonstrate leadership in the field. Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of hands-on experience with US Navy Navigation equipment and systems.
• Three of the following: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Test & Evaluation, Training.
• Demonstrated industry and public service leadership in US Navy Navigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dockside and at sea tests, analyze data, resolve installation issues.
• Provide expertise on Navigation system interfaces and documentation.
• Prepare project reports detailing field experiments and inspections.
• Light-off, configure, test, troubleshoot systems and equipment.
• Maintain and improve testing procedures for efficiency and safety.

Skills

Technical Training in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems

Hands-on experience with US Navy Navigation equipment and systems

Leadership in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems

Job description

Navigation Test Director

Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel Requirements: 60%

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Summary

WR has a potential opportunity for a Navigation Test Director for an exciting and challenging role supporting the Navigation Systems ISEA (In Service Engineering Activity) in conducting Navigation Certifications (NAVCERT) aboard U.S. Navy Ships.

Position responsibilities

• Conduct both dockside and at sea tests, analyze collected data and be able to identify and resolve installation, technical and procedural problems.
• Provide expertise to resolve Navigation system interface issues with other shipboard systems and assist with the development and updating of all required documentation and procedures.
• Travel to sponsors' sites as a technical representative of project, conduct field tests, interpret and evaluate field data, and serve as a liaison with industrial, governmental, and other sponsors.
• Prepare status, progress, and final reports for projects, describing the results of field experiments and/or inspections.
• Light‑off, configure, test, troubleshoot, and operate primary systems and peripheral equipment in support of project.
• Verify functionality of newly installed equipment and evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Continuously develop skills with new technology and systems relevant to ongoing and anticipated projects.
• Maintain and continuously seek improvements to test procedures and processes for maximum efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Provide oversight and on-the-job training to lower level technicians.
• Provide input to Project Managers for proposals and Statements of Work.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience

• Technical Training in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems.
• Eight (8)+ years of hands‑on experience with US Navy Navigation equipment and systems, to include three (3) of the following four (4) areas:
  • Systems Requirements
  • Operational Requirements
  • Test & Evaluation
  • Training
• Recognized expert who has demonstrated industry and public service leadership in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems.

Benefits Offered

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Background Check

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre‑employment third‑party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Funding

*This position is contingent upon funding*

Equal Opportunity Employer

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.