Ship Systems Test and 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

R&P is looking for an experienced mid‑level ship systems test and activation engineer who wants to join our team. We are a small‑sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government and commercial maritime clients. We need a ship system operator with system operation, grooming, troubleshooting, and test experience ready to join a fast‑paced and exciting work environment in shipbuilding and modernization. This job is ideal for U.S. Navy veterans and U.S. Merchant Mariners (credentialed) QMEDs. Candidates must be comfortable with and confident in their abilities to trace, inspect, align, and operate ship systems in a demanding shipyard environment.

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.

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.

EEO Statement

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

R&P maintains an affirmative action plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Salary

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non‑salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.