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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** JGMS Government Services, LLC
- **Location:** West Mifflin, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Simulation Software
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9106516/test-engineer

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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., * 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.


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