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# Ship Systems Test and Activation Engineer, Mid-Level

- **Company:** R&P Technologies, LLC
- **Location:** Gautier, MS, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Office, System Testing
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/ship-systems-test-and-activation-engineer-mid-level-pascagoula-ms--80247dd0-c8dc-40e3-92be-6ce01e513ab1

## About the Role

System Test, Government, System Test, System Operations, Testing, Project/Program Management, United States Navy (USN), Logistics Management, Technical Services Management, Maintenance - Electrical, * Excellent skills in ship system operations, servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

 * Ship system grooming, test, and activation experience is highly preferred.
 * Must have the ability to read, understand and follow technical documentation such as work item requirements, drawings, technical manuals, test plans, and test procedures.
 * Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
 * Excellent physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds on your own.
 * Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship test, activation, and sea trials.
 * Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
 * Prior service in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Merchant Marines is highly preferred.
 * Must be proficient in full suite of Microsoft Office products and tools.
 * Valid secret DoD security clearance, or the ability to qualify and maintain one.
 * High School diploma or GED plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience.

## Description

* Perform complete end-to-end ship system inspection, grooming, activation, and test of assigned systems.
 * Provide activation, operations, testing, troubleshooting, and OEM suggested maintenance, support for hull, mechanical, electrical, mission, C5I and/or weapon system components and equipment.
 * Plan or assist in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance; determine test requirements, equipment modification, and test procedures; conduct tests and analyze and evaluate test results; and prepare reports on findings and recommendations.
 * Conduct research to provide drawings, technical manual information, design specifications, and engineering technical recommendations for corrective actions.
 * Provide technical assistance and support on technical problems in collaboration with engineers, test engineers and field engineers working test for mechanical, electrical, or weapon system components or equipment., R&P maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions