WEAPON SYSTEM TEST ENGINEER
What you'd do
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Major duties
You will be the Strategic Systems Programs on-site engineering lead responsible for the conduct of the formal test program certifying Strategic Weapon(s) System component installations and sub-system performance at Quonset Point, Rhode Island. You will interface daily with the Prime Contractors responsible for manufacturing, installing, and testing the Strategic Weapon(s) System with the U.S Construction shipyard for the COLUMBIA Class submarines. You will ensure satisfactory system performance and to resolve any technical issues that arise during the conduct of the test program. You will coordinate with applicable Strategic Systems Programs Technical Branch and their Design Agents personnel to ensure effective, smooth, and efficient installation and testing of Strategic Weapon(s) System components and sub-systems. You will effectively manage the resolution of technical/engineering problems encountered during Strategic Weapon(s) System installation and test. You will develop engineering documentation as necessary in support of technical or program decisions for the COLUMBIA Class submarine program as it pertains to the Strategic Weapon(s) System.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional engineer, providing test plans and procedures, resolution of challenging technical issues, and in the management of formal test program requirements ranging from component installations through system level test while managing technical risk in a high-pace industrial environment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:All Professional Engineering Positions, 0800 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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