Test & Evaluation Engineer
Our client is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. They provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients.
We have an immediate opening for a Test and Evaluation Engineer who will lead the charge in designing, developing, producing, integrating, and sustaining the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) on both U.S. and Australian submarines, as well as the Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator (MTWS) on U.S. and Foreign Military submarines.
Job Title: Test and Evaluation Engineer
Location: Manassas, VA 20110
Contract Duration: 12 months or longer
Pay: $49.60/hr.
Note: Due to the nature of work all candidates must be US Citizens. Active Secret Clearance REQUIRED.
Position Summary:
Our dedicated CWL and MTWS team collaborates closely with the Navy, internal production teams, and industry partners to ensure the flawless delivery and operation of these critical systems in laboratory and submarine environments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Crafting comprehensive test procedures.
- Proficiently utilizing electrical measurement tools, such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Conducting Verification and Validation for corrective changes.
- Performing installations, rip-outs, testing, and validation of tactical systems.
- Assisting in configuring the lab in accordance with relevant drawings and port maps.
- Supporting informal and formal test events, as well as other customer-driven test activities.
- Identifying, analyzing, and documenting software, firmware, and hardware defects and collaborating with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Supporting the Logistics team in the development of installation and operation procedures.
- Employing a professional and confident approach when working with various engineering groups and external entities to define, document, analyze, conduct, and interpret tests.
- Identifying functional issues and proposing effective resolutions.
- Operating in a fast-paced, integrated product development team comprising professionals from multiple contracting organizations and DoD laboratory entities.
- Developing and analyzing test cases while providing regular progress updates.
- Reporting to a manager, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy in your work.
- Some travel required (in support of test events in government labs, as well as shipboard installations in domestic and international locations).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in software testing and analysis.
- 5-10 years of experience with AN/BYG-1, AN/BQQ-10, AN/BLQ-10 or Submarine Weapon Launchers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- General knowledge of network configurations, operations, and commands.
- Navy or Submarine experience is a valuable asset.
Required Education and Experience:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field.
- Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.