Ship Trial Director

SupportFinity™; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation is seeking a Ship & Submarine Trial Director in Maryland. The role involves supporting U.S. Navy projects, requiring a minimum of 5 years active Navy experience, specifically with submarines.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and familiarity with ship handling and maneuvering. ATR offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of active duty as a Navy Officer with Submarine Experience.
• Familiarity with marine navigation & at-sea tracking systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support NSWCCD on various projects and tests associated with the U.S. Navy’s RDT&E programs.
• Perform engineering, surveying, and project management efforts for NSWCCD.
• Conduct at-sea full-scale trials for U.S. Navy vessels.

Skills

Submarine Design and Operation

Shipyard Design and Construction

Ship handling and maneuvering

Testing and evaluation

SolidWorks

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation | Posted Mar 14 | Full‑time | United States | Negotiable | Advanced (5-10 yrs)

Location: Bethesda, MD | Type: Full Time | Min. Experience: mid‑level | Salary Range: $120,000-$135,000 USD per year

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full‑time permanent position in Maryland. ATR is an equal‑opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurance, free basic life/ADD, long‑term and short‑term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division as a Ship & Submarine Trial Director and Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer at the NAVSEA Warfare Center Carderock MD (NSWCCD). The candidate will support NSWCCD on various projects, tests and operations associated with the U.S. Navy’s RDT&E programs in UEM silencing, including analytical and practical at‑sea engineering. The role involves engineering, surveying, and project management efforts and programs for NSWCCD, supporting the UEM Trial Director and T&E engineer during trials, tests and operations. Familiarity with conducting at‑sea full‑scale trials for U.S. Navy subsurface and surface vessels is required. The selectee will demonstrate knowledge of system integration with Radar, GPS, AIS and optical systems pertaining to surface and subsurface vessel testing and experience in vessel tracking.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of active duty as a Navy Officer with Submarine Experience
• Familiarity with marine navigation & at‑sea tracking systems engineering

Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Experience with Submarine Design and Operation
• Shipyard Design and Construction experience
• Experience with ship handling and maneuvering
• Experience with port and nearshore operations of large vessels
• Experience with testing and evaluation, logistics, and programmatic support
• Experience with SolidWorks, PowerPoint, MS Word & Excel
• Self‑starter, able to work on tasks individually or as part of a small technical team
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written

Physical Requirements

• Light lifting required during field tests
• Good physical condition, agility, dexterity, and ability to fully function in a shipboard, at‑sea environment
• Ability to climb ladders and stairways, lift and handle various types of marine equipment (max 40 lbs) while on and off vessels of various sizes
• Travel to other Navy sites will be required

Other Requirements

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.

Qualified candidates should send their resume to [e-mail].