Systems Test Engineer 3

HII

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive test plans and procedures while managing government property and material procurement. Proficient in interfacing with customers and suppliers, ensuring compliance with calibration requirements and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Test Plan DevelopmentGovernment Property ManagementMaterial ProcurementCalibration RequirementsCustomer Interface

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Hard Skills

System Test SolutionsTechnical AnalysisTest Equipment CapabilityMaterial Receipt and ReconciliationSAPE25 Equipment DatabasePerfect CommerceElectrical Equipment SpecificationsGovernment Property CustodianInventory Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTrainingOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

ABET Bachelor's DegreeMaster’s DegreePh.D.

Industry Keywords

Government PropertyCalibrationMaterial Procurement MethodsTest EquipmentSupplier Discrepancies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions within 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 for completeness of the test program
Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system-level evaluations
Train supporting employees while personally performing assigned tasks
Track thousands of pieces of government property in SAP and the E25 Equipment Database
Manage successful completion of annual government property inventories
Identify obsolete equipment and recommend suitable replacements
Procure material using the NNS stock system, Perfect Commerce, or NNS Procurement Card
Complete material receipt and reconciliation duties
Submit purchase requisitions for material orders exceeding the cost threshold
Manage E25 material and equipment databases and provide status on orders, locations, and calibrations
Submit test equipment lease requests and coordinate with customers, leasing companies, and Maintenance Planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

ABET Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience, or Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience, or Ph.D. and 0 years of experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to interface with internal and external customers and suppliers
Advanced understanding of calibration requirements
Ability to serve as departmental Government Property custodian
Advanced understanding of material procurement methods
Ability to oversee calibration, government property, and material/equipment procurement support employees
Ability to interface with external suppliers and resolve discrepancies
Advanced understanding of test equipment capability and equivalency
Understanding of processes and documentation for moving material and equipment internally and externally
Ability to provide timely updates to customers, team members, and management
Advanced understanding of temporary test equipment/systems and ship systems interfaces
Ability to read and understand electrical equipment specifications
Ability to communicate effectively, train teammates, and oversee others
Good organizational and computer skills
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
No security clearance required to start

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