Lead Test Engineer

HII

. Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions while acknowledging technical, schedule, and cost constraints .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $123,000 - $154,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive test plans while ensuring alignment with customer contractual needs and technical requirements. Proficient in coordinating integrated testing activities and providing technical guidance across various engineering domains.

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Lead Test Engineer CertificationShip Safety Officer CertificationTest Engineering ExperienceVCS Shipbuilding KnowledgeTechnical Analysis Skills

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Hard Skills

Test Plan DevelopmentTechnical AnalysisSystem EvaluationTest Program Completeness ReviewIntegrated Testing CoordinationEngineering Report ReviewTest Status Database ProficiencyWork Deferral ManagementIncomplete Work List ManagementComprehensive Problems Report Review

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CoordinationMeeting Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

Network Call-In SystemTest Status DatabaseWork Deferral System

Certifications & Qualifications

Lead Test Engineer CertificationWatch Supervisor CertificationWatch Officer CertificationTrade REC Coordinator CertificationTrade REC Oversight Agent Certification

Industry Keywords

Virginia Class ShipbuildingColumbia Ship Test ManagementTest Engineering DomainsShipyard Trades CoordinationEngineering Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions while acknowledging technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for completing systems
Coordinate integrated testing activities
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of the test program
Perform technical analysis of complete systems
Prepare comprehensive system-level evaluations
Ensure consistency, continuity, coordination, and integration of Test Engineering workflow
Interface with customers and team members to resolve programmatic and technical problems
Facilitate meetings with internal and external customers to maintain communication and timely information flow
Support Virginia Class and Columbia Ship Test Managers as necessary
Assist Ships' Force, Shipyard Trades, and Engineering with technical guidance
Participate in scheduling and coordinating testing with trades, construction, test engineering, engineering, production control, and planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Lead Test Engineer (LTE), Ship Safety Officer (SSO), Watch Supervisor, Watch Officer Certification, or Trade REC Coordinator (TRC) and Trade REC Oversight Agent (TROA) Certification
6 years of relevant professional/exempt experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Final clearance required to start
Good understanding of VCS Shipbuilding and testing processes
Proficiency in reviewing Engineering Reports (ERs), Comprehensive Problems Reports (CPRs), Network call-in system, Test Status Database (TSDB), Work Deferrals (WDRs), and Incomplete Work List (IWL) Agendas
Experience with HME, MCS, and NPE test engineering domains
Lead Test Engineer and test Director Qualified preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for continual career growth