Ship Deck Systems Test & Activation Engineer

Reliability & Performance Technologies ( R&P ); Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Reliability & Performance Technologies (R&P) is seeking an experienced mid-level ship deck systems test and activation engineer for a hands-on, fast-paced environment in Pascagoula, MS. The role supports hull, mechanical, electrical and mission/deck components, with a focus on grooming, troubleshooting and testing during ship construction and modernization.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in ship deck systems testing, knowledge of DoD requirements, and the ability to read technical manuals

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED and at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to read, understand and follow technical documentation such as work item requirements, drawings, manuals, test plans and procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Willingness to travel to various locations to support ship tests, activation, and sea trials.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to qualify for DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end ship system inspection, grooming, activation and test of assigned systems.
• Provide activation, operations, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance guidance for deck systems (hull, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic).
• Plan and execute tests, analyze results, and report findings and recommendations.
• Develop drawings and engineering recommendations for corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance with engineers and field personnel during testing campaigns.
• Train junior engineers on test and activation procedures.

Skills

Ship system operations

Troubleshooting

Activation experience

Reading technical docs

DoD security clearance

Communication skills

U.S. Navy veteran or Merchant Marines

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reliability & Performance Technologies (R&P) is seeking an experienced mid-level ship deck systems test and activation engineer for a hands-on, fast-paced environment in Pascagoula, MS. The role supports hull, mechanical, electrical and mission/deck components, with a focus on grooming, troubleshooting and testing during ship construction and modernization.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in ship deck systems testing, knowledge of DoD requirements, and the ability to read technical manuals