Test & Evaluation Engineering Support Specialist

Company: The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Location: Manassas
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Test & Evaluation Engineering Support Specialist

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Location: Manassas, VA
Wage Range: $35-49/hr. W2 - Depending on years of experience (junior and senior openings)
Job Number: 25-02690

Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Test & Evaluation Engineering Support Specialist to work from their Manassas, VA facility. This is a remarkable opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and make a real impact. If you are passionate, self-driven, and ready to contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Progeny and be a part of a team that shapes the future of maritime defense.

Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Must have experience with one of the following skills: the AN/BLQ-10, AN/BYG-1, Submarine Weapon Launchers, or AN/BQQ-10 systems.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.


Key Responsibilities:
As a CWL Test & Evaluation Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in the success of our projects. Your responsibilities will include:Collaborating with CWL and MTWS engineers to conduct testing and integration.
Employing a professional and confident approach when working with various engineering groups within Progeny and external entities to define, document, analyze, conduct, and interpret tests.
Identifying functional issues and proposing effective resolutions.
Operating in a fast-paced, integrated product development team comprising professionals from multiple contracting organizations and DoD laboratory entities.
Developing and analyzing test cases while providing regular progress updates.
Reporting to a supervisor or manager, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy in your work.
This role may require intermittent travel, both independently and as part of a team, to support test events in partner and government labs, as well as shipboard installations in domestic and international locations.


Specific Responsibilities:
Your day-to-day tasks will involve:Crafting comprehensive test procedures.
Proficiently utilizing electrical measurement tools, such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
Conducting Verification and Validation for corrective changes.
Performing installations, rip-outs, testing, and validation of tactical systems.
Assisting in configuring the lab in accordance with relevant drawings and port maps.
Supporting informal and formal test events, as well as other customer-driven test activities.
Identifying, analyzing, and documenting software, firmware, and hardware defects and collaborating with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Occasional travel to submarine home ports for Field Services activities.
Supporting the Logistics team in the development of installation and operation procedures.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To excel in this role, you should possess:Proficiency in software testing and analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
General knowledge of network configurations, operations, and commands.
Navy or Submarine experience is a valuable asset.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.


What you'll experience:

Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered


What you bring to the table:

Solid knowledge in use and understanding of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Solid knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions


What sets you apart:

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
Commitment to ongoing professional development


Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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