Ship Systems Test & Activation Engineer — Mid-Level

Reliability & Performance Technologies ( R&P ); Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliability & Performance Technologies (R&P) is seeking an experienced mid‑level ship systems test and activation engineer to join our defense-focused team in Pascagoula, MS. You will handle end‑to‑end inspection, grooming, activation, and testing of ship systems while supporting hull, mechanical, electrical, mission, and weapon system components.

Ideal candidates have Navy or Merchant Marine credentials and strong ability to read technical docs, plan tests, and troubleshoot under demanding

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in ship system operations, servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ship system grooming, test, and activation experience is highly preferred.
• Must have the ability to read, understand and follow technical documentation such as work item requirements, drawings, technical manuals, test plans, and test procedures.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds on your own.
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship test, activation, and sea trials.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior service in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Merchant Marines is highly preferred.
• Must be proficient in full suite of Microsoft Office products and tools.
• Valid secret DoD security clearance, or the ability to qualify and maintain one.
• High School diploma or GED plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete end‑to‑end ship system inspection, grooming, activation, and test of assigned systems.
• Provide activation, operations, testing, troubleshooting, and OEM suggested maintenance, support for hull, mechanical, electrical, mission, C5I and/or weapon system components and equipment.
• Plan or assist in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance; determine test requirements, equipment modification, and test procedures; conduct tests and analyze and evaluate test results; and prepare reports on findings and recommendations.
• Conduct research to provide drawings, technical manual information, design specifications, and engineering technical recommendations for corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance and support on technical problems in collaboration with engineers, test engineers and field engineers working test for mechanical, electrical, or weapon system components or equipment.

Skills

Ship system operations

Troubleshooting

Activation testing

Test planning

Technical documentation reading

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reliability & Performance Technologies (R&P) is seeking an experienced mid‑level ship systems test and activation engineer to join our defense-focused team in Pascagoula, MS. You will handle end‑to‑end inspection, grooming, activation, and testing of ship systems while supporting hull, mechanical, electrical, mission, and weapon system components.

Ideal candidates have Navy or Merchant Marine credentials and strong ability to read technical docs, plan tests, and troubleshoot under demanding