Test Specialist (3958)

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Job summary

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. seeks a Test Specialist in West Mifflin, PA to join our nuclear and environmental services team. An active DOE clearance or DOD equivalent is required to be considered for this opportunity.

The role focuses on certifying hardware and software changes for field deployment to FITE platforms, supporting the A4W platform and cross-training to A1B. The candidate will work across groups on field changes, travel semiannually to NNPP sites, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• A4W qualification as EOOW, PPWO, or EWS is required or previously held.
• Willingness to travel semiannually to NNPP sites.
• Ability to cross-train on the A1B platform and learn simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Certify hardware and software based field changes prior to deployment to FITE sites.
• Support A4W FITE platform operations and cross-train to A1B FITE platform.
• Support other groups with field changes as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Problem solving

Independence

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

Simulation software platform

Job description

Description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Test Specialist in West Mifflin, PA. An active DOE clearance or DOD equivalent is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Navarro is an award-winning provider of turnkey solutions, delivering comprehensive nuclear, environmental and technical services to federal agencies, commercial enterprises and private clients across the United States. Our expertise supports organizations such as the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense and NASA, while also extending to commercial industries and private sector partners facing complex engineering, technical and environmental challenges. Navarro specializes in nuclear operations, environmental remediation, D&D, waste management, advanced energy, facilities management and technical and professional services. For more information, please visit Navarro-inc.com.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability