Overview

ATSS Engineering has a client in Panama City, FL looking for a C4ISR Test Representative for a direct position.
 
POSITION SUMMARY

Work with the OPC C4ISR Lead, along with C4 Test Manager and all required Production Crafts, Contractors, and  Engineering, Purchasing and Program Office, to ensure all tests and validations are fully accomplished on the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program, in support of schedule, cost and performance requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Because the company is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers; the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Support theC4 and Test Teams in execution of a robust total ship test program including, but not limited to, development of test processes and procedures for all C4ISR areas. Shall develop test reports, to include land based, shipboard (pier side and underway), and Navy INSURV acceptance trials.
Shall be able to work as test representative for C4ISR systems, and ability to lead the production team thru the installation check-out, grooming, and operation of assigned systems. Be able to demonstrate proper operation of equipment and systems to USCG and INSURV.
Work with Production, QA,and Engineering to ensure 100% corrective actions, within the assigned areas, are completed. Apply all trial cards and deficiencies discovered during test/QA and work to have them corrected on future platforms.
Work with the C4 Test Lead to de-conflict competing priorities during all Testing and Activation projects to deliver results within financial and schedule specifications. Support the Test lead in production, test, launch, and trials Readiness Reviews within assigned area.
Support the Test lead during Pre and Post Sea Trials meetings within assigned area.
Support Test lead in coordinating with Engineering and Project Management to ensure that the shipyard testing strategy is being followed in assigned areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Three more years’ experience shipboard testing, developing procedures, performing test validation, verifying pre-requisites, and documentation into deliverable test reports. Civilian or Military experience in the C4ISR field will also be considered. Experience developing test procedures using ABS NVR highly desired. Must be able to quickly understand basic system operation, and integration with C4ISR systems. Must be able to effectively troubleshoot issues and failures. Experience with integration of a test program into Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), starting with design through fabrication, construction, and delivery preferred.

Skills: Intermediate level Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook experience.

Working knowledge of various web- based design and collaboration tools desired. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Company policies/procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to interpret contract requirements, specifications, and drawings into a comprehensive test program. Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines. Ability to effectively present information, brief presentations and respond to questions from senior management, employees, government officials and the public. Effective written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to forge and sustain outstanding client-relationships while managing multiple work streams. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and have an attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and as part of the project team while exercising diplomacy and tact. Ability to rapidly obtain, sort, filter, and analyze large volumes of data for distillation into high-level reports.

Behavioral Attributes: Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job will operate in multiple environments, including a professional office environment, and Shipboard during the production, outfit, test and delivery phases of each Ship. Employee must be able to work in a ship production environment, including climbing, entering tanks and voids, etc, in all weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environments listed above, range from low to high. Personal Protective Equipment is required in the Shipyard and in Production areas.