Project Test Engineer - AAT

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in materials or mechanical testing
  • Experience in non-destructive testing preferred
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate technical material effectively
  • Must be eligible for a Secret Security Clearance from DoD

Responsibilities

  • Manage evaluation and implementation of testing procedures on various components
  • Write complex test procedures, protocols, and plans for component qualification
  • Review test results against performance criteria and NAVSEA specifications
  • Support Root Cause Analysis efforts
  • Organize and lead customer-contractor meetings about testing programs
  • Advise engineering and customer teams on operations
  • Develop technical responses for requests for information

Benefits

  • Work in a cutting-edge technology hub focused on advanced maritime technologies
  • Be part of a team operationalizing additive manufacturing for the defense sector
  • Opportunity for collaboration with various engineering functions and external stakeholders
  • Gain experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Potential for continuous skills development and training in advanced manufacturing techniques
Full Job Description

REPORTS TO: Sr Department Manager 6 Engineering 6 AAT

SUPPORTED BY:

Director(s)Program Managers

Engineering Team


AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Managing the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of testing procedures on various components.
  • Writing complex test procedures, protocols, and plans to qualify components for service.
  • Reviewing test results to assess ability of products to meet performance criteria and NAVSEA specifications.
  • Supporting Root Cause Analysis efforts.
  • Organizing and leading meetings between the customer and contractor regarding testing programs.
  • Acting as an advisor to the engineering and customer teams regarding tasks and operations and liaising to other engineering functions and government.
  • Developing technical responses for requests for information.
  • Updating and maintaining test activity logs.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor 2 degree in engineering or related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in materials or mechanical testing.
  • OR Master 2 degree in lieu of 2 years 2 experience.
  • Experience in non-destructive testing preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational / planning, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills are required.
  • A person of high ethical standards who understands the importance and requirements for compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and to work collaboratively with other functional groups.
  • Ability to communicate technical material effectively.
  • Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in the use of standard office computer software including Microsoft Windows and MS Office.
  • Eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance from DoD.

TOOLS: MS Office, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, Project Management software.

DIRECTIONEXERCISED:
  • N/A

LIAISES WITH: All other departments within the company, subcontractors, external customers, regulatory agencies, and suppliers.

ADDITIONALGUIDELINES:

Candidatesmust meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

  • 18 years of age or older at time of application.
  • Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
  • No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
  • No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen.
  • Willing to submit to a background check.

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