Job Type
Full-time
Description
Application Deadline: 9/19/2026
Position Summary: JGMS Government Services is looking to hire an experienced A4W propulsion plant operator to join our client's 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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: - 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 conforming FITE operational values with expected plant response.
- Test Engineers also support other groups as they develop field changes as these groups leverage the FITE preproduction units.
Requirements
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 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 client sites.
- Ability to cross-train on the A1B platform.
- Ability to learn the simulation software platform.
Desired Qualifications: - 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 communication with management and interfacing organizations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Security Clearance: Candidates must possess a DOE L security clearance.
Background Check and Screenings: A pre-employment drug screening and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verification is required.
Benefits: We take pride in promoting a healthy work-life balance, family-friendly benefits, servant leadership, team values and professional growth. Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical insurance - 100% company paid premiums for employees
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- 24 hours of paid community service a year
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off a year
- 10 paid floating holidays
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development opportunities
Salary Description
$125,000 - $165,000 depending on experience
