Active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship required
5+ years of U.S. Navy fleet experience as E-4 or above Fire Controlman or Fire Control Technician
Possession of Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System Operation and Maintenance Technician NEC (V20A) or equivalent
Experience with Capability Based Test and Evaluation (CBT&E) preferred
Familiarity with Jira for tracking issues and tasks
Responsibilities
Conduct testing of tactical weapon systems in laboratory environments
Document testing activities in laboratory logs
Troubleshoot lab hardware and network configurations
Perform data analysis and develop methods for test procedures
Create change requests and problem reports documenting system issues
Verify software fixes for reported issues
Prepare test plans and technical reports
Benefits
Opportunities for travel may be available
Collaborative environment with a technical team
Involvement in hands-on testing and evaluation of advanced technologies
Professional development through peer reviews and technical briefings
Access to cutting-edge weapon systems advancements
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Job Summary
A Weapon System Test Engineer is needed to support the testing and evaluation of tactical weapon system software in multiple operational configurations. The role involves working with a technical team to conduct laboratory-based testing, analyze system performance, document results, and verify system requirements. Responsibilities include troubleshooting lab equipment and simulators, supporting software verification activities, and preparing technical documentation and reports related to testing operations.
Travel: Travel opportunities may be available but are not required.
Security Clearance Requirement: An active Secret clearance is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Requirements
Prior U.S. Navy fleet experience as an E-4 or above Fire Controlman (FC) or Fire Control Technician (FT)
Possession of Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) Operation and Maintenance Technician NEC (V20A) or equivalent qualification
Responsibilities
Conduct testing of tactical weapon systems across various configurations and software builds in a laboratory environment
Document testing activities and observations in laboratory logs
Modify and troubleshoot lab hardware, equipment, simulators, and network configurations
Perform data analysis of test results and develop data extraction and reduction methods for test procedures
Document system issues by creating change requests (CR) and problem reports (PR)
Verify software fixes and updates for reported issues
Develop and update test procedures to validate system functionality and requirements
Conduct peer reviews of test procedures
Develop and maintain Test Verification Matrices (TVM)
Prepare test plans and technical reports
Provide technical briefings and testing summaries, including presenting analysis results during reviews
Communicate testing activities, issues, and progress with project management
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with Capabilities Based Test and Evaluation (CBT&E)
Experience using automated testing tools and methodologies
Experience using Jira to track issues, change requests, and tasks
Ability to create and manage test and laboratory schedules, including coordinating resources and personnel
Education
A Bachelors degree in a STEM field is preferred but not required.
