ENGINEER SYSTEMS 3 / SYSTEM INTEGRATION TESTING ENGINEER
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Job description
Propulsion & Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY). The team is responsible for lifecycle management of a commercial laptop system (the PP-DE/DT) used to support maintenance and operation of propulsion plant components and systems. This includes configuration management of all associated software (OS and combination of COTS and custom software) and hardware (laptop, accessories, and interface cables).This position will be responsible for manual software (acceptance) testing, problem solving, technical writing, and other efforts associated with the PP-DE/DT's lifecycle management. This may include preparation and/or peer review of interdepartmental memos, liaison action request responses, testing documentation, process guides, etc. This position regularly communicates with the Navy, NNL, outside vendors, and management/engineers across the PPPY and other NNS departments via email, phone, and meetings.Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and
Requirements
risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.Must HaveBachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.Nice to HaveAny ABET engineering discipline can apply. Preferred candidates will have a BS in one of the following disciplines: systems, computer, software, electrical, or mechanical.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to prioritize and lead with limited oversight
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail
- Innovative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement
- Technical writing experience
- Configuration/change management experience a plus
- Requirements management experience a plus
- Knowledge management experience a plus
- Manual software testing experience a plus
- Testing automation experience a plus