Senior Test Engineer (IV) (Job ID:3515)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.

paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, California, Port Hueneme

Jan 06, 2025

Position:
Senior Test Engineer (IV) (Job ID:3515)

Location:

Port Hueneme, CA

Remote Status: Hybrid

Job Id:
3515

# of Openings:
8

Senior Test Engineer (IV)

Contingent Upon Contract Award

Purpose:

Valkyrie Enterprises is looking for talented Senior Naval Weapons Test Engineer to join our team in Oxnard, CA. In this role you will be a key member of a dedicated and mission-oriented team of federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff who work tirelessly to ensure combat capability of the US and partner Fleets. You will guide a team of some of the best and brightest engineers and scientists our country has to offer who are each contributing to the fielding and testing of missile defense and naval combat capabilities.

Job Description

Serve as Senior Naval Weapons Test Engineer leading our test and evaluation team in support of all evolutions related to the testing of Integrated Combat System (ICS) elements on various ship classes.

Lead Comprehensive technical support, planning, and coordination support for Combat Systems Assessments and Training (CSAT), Combat Systems Ship Qualifications and Training (CSSQT), Combat System Operability Test (CSOT), Overall Combat System Operability Test (OCSOT), and other Combat Systems related testing and assessments.
Apply a broad knowledge of the ship's ICS interfaces and an in-depth knowledge of the electronic, electro-mechanical and command control interface aspects of the ICS.
Ensure testing maintains schedule, cost, risk reduction.
Ensure requirement verification through onsite test observation and inspection.
Ensure Data management and Configuration Management.
Lead technical support by reviewing changes and participating in Working Groups.
Provide integration and validation support of mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.
Support all aspects of ICS testing.
Responsible for participating in tests on land-based systems, supporting Combat System Interface Testing (CSIT) and shipboard systems both in port and during underway periods.
Support special projects designed to investigate significant existing or potential operational and maintenance problems which impact the effectiveness of the fleet.
Prepare and give technical presentations, generate written reports, and provide oral presentations to different levels of military and civilian leadership when required.
Communicate effectively both written and orally with the program office, shipyards, contractors, etc.
Answer/assist in providing technical information to support data calls and other requests for information.

Qualifications:

Must have a master's degree in a STEM field and 10 years of knowledge and experience on elements of US Navy ship combat systems including Aegis Weapon System, Ballistic Missile Defense, Ship's Self Defense Systems, including Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) system, NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS), Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM), Common Data Link Management System (CDLMS), Battle Force Tactical Trainer (BFTT), and life cycle support.
Must have at least 5 years of experience in Missile Defense Testing

Must be able to work independently, with a team, or leading a team/ task.
Must have the ability to apply Engineering rigor to solve engineering/ scientific problems.
Must have prior experience with Testing Aegis Weapons Systems or experience with Missile Systems Engineering.
Must have technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis qualifications.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of UNIX based system language, preferred.
Troubleshooting of electronic components experience, preferred.

Security Requirements:

Must have an Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to maintain a clearance.

Travel Requirements:

Position requires travel up to 60%.
If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must have the ability to travel and work in shipyards and on US Navy Ships.in port and underway.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
The employee is frequently required to walk.
Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl and talk/hear.
Require moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $75,000 - $175,000 per year

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