Test Specialist

COMPA Industries, Inc.; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPA Industries in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a Test Engineer for the A4W Fleet Interactive Training Equipment (FITE). This on-site role may include up to 10% telework and is a 2-year contract with full-time hours.

You will certify hardware/software changes, run plant operation tests, and cross-train on the A1B FITE platform, ensuring the platform meets expected plant responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• DOE L security clearance required.
• A4W qualification as EOOW/PPWO/EWS.
• Travel semiannually to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program sites.

Responsibilities

• Certify hardware and software field changes for the A4W FITE platform prior to deployment to FITE sites.
• Run test programs focused on plant operations, confirming FITE values against expected plant response.
• Cross-train on and support the A1B FITE platform.
• Learn and work within the FITE simulation software platform.
• Support other groups developing field changes on the FITE preproduction units located at Bettis.
• Travel semiannually to other Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program sites.

Skills

EOOW

PPWO

EWS

Cross-train

Travel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Job description

Working Title: Test Engineer, A4W Fleet Interactive Training Equipment (FITE)

Location: West Mifflin, PA (On-site, up to 10% telework)

Pay Rate: $65–$70/hr

Contract: 2-year contract

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Test Specialist to join a team at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, PA. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory develops advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology for the safety and reliability of the Navy’s submarine and aircraft carrier fleet, and this team is looking for an experienced A4W propulsion plant operator to serve as a Test Engineer supporting A4W Fleet Interactive Training Equipment (FITE).

FITEs are high-fidelity simulation platforms used to develop and maintain the operational readiness of the deployed fleet. You will support the A4W FITE platform and cross-train to support the A1B FITE platform. Test Engineers certify hardware and software field changes before they are deployed to FITE sites, with test programs focused on plant operations and on confirming that FITE operating values match expected plant response.

Key Responsibilities

• Certify hardware and software field changes for the A4W FITE platform prior to deployment to FITE sites.
• Run test programs focused on plant operations, confirming FITE operating values against expected plant response.
• Cross-train on and support the A1B FITE platform.
• Learn and work within the FITE simulation software platform.
• Support other groups developing field changes on the FITE preproduction units located at Bettis.
• Travel semiannually to other Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program sites.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Top Skills & Requirements

• Previous A4W qualification as Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW), Propulsion Plant Watch Officer (PPWO), or Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to cross-train on the A1B platform.
• Ability to learn the simulation software platform.
• Ability to travel semiannually to other Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program sites.

Security Clearance

A DOE “L” clearance is required for this position. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work independently and complete all aspects of assignments with minimal direction from management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating with management and interfacing organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Duration: 2-year contract. Any extension is at the discretion of the hiring manager and is not guaranteed.

Estimated Hours: Approximately 2,080 straight-time hours per year (full-time).

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; up to approximately 10% telework.

Travel

Semiannual travel to other Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program sites is required.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.