Test and Evaluation Engineer I in Mobile, AL at Austal

REPORTS TO: Test and Evaluation Engineer III

SUPERVISES: N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement the Test and Evaluation programs for LCS and JHSV programs.
Responsible for managing the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of testing procedures and strategies for systems, components or modifications. Acts as an advisor to the Test Engineering Team regarding tasks, operations and will act as a liaison to other engineering functions.
• Must support multiple shipbuilding programs test planning and execution
• Be cognizant of cost and schedule relative to the programs assigned
• Support meetings between the customer and contractor regarding testing
• Support Program Test Team Meetings
• Update and supply data to maintain Test Metrics
• Assist the Trials Coordinator for ALL sea trial events

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of two years of experience in the field of writing, scheduling
shipboard test and Finalizing Test Reports or 3-5 years’ experience in
related area such as test execution, engineering support of test or related
industrial experience required.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular
field.
• Ability to plan and develop testing strategies based on extensive experience
and judgment.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Familiar with commonly used shipboard concepts, practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand ship construction drawings,
schematics and equipment operating procedures.
• Must be able to ensure systems readiness for operation and be able to
understand how marine equipment should operate.
• Ability to read, understand and fill out engineering logs properly.
• Prior Coast Guard, Navy or merchant mariners experience a major plus for
this position.
• Must possess an in-depth and extensive understanding of mechanical and
electrical propulsion and electrical power generation equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of INSURV and testing modalities on modern
Naval Shipbuilding programs.
• Ability to lead and instruct others during operational events.
Created on 1/9/2012 4:24:00 PM
• Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance.

TOOLS:
DIRECTION EXERCISED: Full authority to direct T&E personnel to perform
duties/tasking as required to fully implement the testing requirements for the vessel.

DISCRETION EXERCISED: N/A

LIAISES WITH:
• Test and Activation Manager
• Production
• Engineering disciplines
• Supply Chain Management
• SOSB representatives
• Navy Program Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following:
1. Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
2. Perform prolonged standing.
3. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
4. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
5. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.
6. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
7. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
8. Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding
and/or man lifts.
9. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
10. Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and
equipment.
11. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
12. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and
equipment.
13. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
14. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
15. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
16. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
17. Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
18. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
19. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape,
temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

SAFETY
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.  Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.