The Electric Boat D789 Motor Test Organization (MTO) at the Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) is seeking an Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE) to support the Columbia Class Motor Module Test Program and similar test programs, ensuring efficient and effective management and performance of these critical operations.
Requirements
- Quantifiable experience in the management and performance of a ship test program, or similar program lead experience, including the review and approval of technical procedures, analysis of test results, and risk analysis in an operational environment.
- Proven ability to work, think and act independently and able to determine causes and corrective actions for technical and personnel related problems.
- The successful candidate must be familiar with submarine propulsion systems, knowledge of the Columbia class components and system designs is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate Columbia Class propulsion plant system operations and testing at the CTF, vendor facilities, and contractor facilities as the CTE’s alternative Joint Test Group (JTG) or Joint Module Test Group (JMTG) representative
- Coordinate CTF test procedure review, management, and issuance along with other program documentation related to the test program.
- Ensure Test Engineer preparation for and conduct of Columbia Class propulsion system operations and testing.
- Help coordinate problem resolution efforts with Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) and other test support organizations.
- Act as direct supervision and daily work leader for the D789 test engineer personnel.
- Directly act on the CTE’s behalf during time of their absence and as directed by the CTE for all duties in the conduct of the test program.
- Create and distribute working schedule to test personnel on a daily basis.
Other
- Must be able to support rotating shift work, often requiring being on a schedule supporting 24/7 operations.
- Ability to direct test engineers in performance of test in operations in an intense production environment and able to mentor, evaluate, and drive performance of Test Engineers.
- The successful candidate must have proven experience as an effective communicator, have strong verbal and written communication skills, and must also be able to build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, including Electric Boat customer representatives (i.e. NAVSEA) and senior Electric Boat leadership.
- Previous experience with Electric Boat test programs as either a Shift Test Engineer (STE) or ACTE is highly desired.
- U.S. Navy experience in an engineering department desired.
