Test Specialist

International Executive Service Corps; West Mifflin, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a Test Specialist to join our Naval Nuclear Laboratory program. The role focuses on validating A4W/FITE platform operations and ensuring readiness of simulation and test systems used by the deployed fleet.

The successful candidate will certify hardware and software changes prior to deployment, cross-train on the A1B platform, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support preproduction units and site testing across NNPP locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• EOOW, PPWO, or EWS qualification.
• Willingness to travel semiannually to NNPP sites.
• Cross-train on the A1B platform.
• Ability to learn the simulation software platform.

Responsibilities

• Support A4W FITE platform operations and testing.
• Certify hardware and software changes prior to deployment.
• Cross-train to support A1B FITE platform.
• Collaborate with NNPP teams and Bettis preproduction units.

Skills

EOOW qualification

PPWO qualification

EWS qualification

Cross-training ability

Strong leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

A4W/FITE software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spectra Tech is seeking a Test Specialist for West Mifflin, PA.

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) develops advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology for the safety and reliability of our Navy's submarine and aircraft fleet. NNL is looking for an experienced A4W propulsion plant operator to join our team 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 skills of the deployed fleet. The successful candidate will support the A4W FITE platform, and will cross-train to support the A1B FITE platform. Test engineers certify hardware and software based field changes prior to deployment to the FITE sites. The test programs focus on plant operations confirming FITE operational values with expected plant response. Test Engineers also support other groups as they develop field changes as these groups leverage the Bettis located FITE preproduction units

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills - Ability to team and solve complex problems - Ability to work independently and complete assignments for all aspects of work with minimal direction from management - Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with management and interfacing organizations - Proficiency with Microsoft Office products