Shipboard Project Engineer

Overview

SSTi supports critical U.S. Navy and Department of War programs by delivering advanced software, simulation, and test solutions for complex weapon systems. Our team partners closely with government and industry stakeholders to ensure mission readiness, safety, and technical excellence.

SSTi is seeking a Shipboard Project Engineer (PE) to collaborate with combat system technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), ship personnel, and other Government stakeholders to ensure the readiness of shipboard combat/weapon system during test planning and execution.

• Lead in assessing the combat/weapon system’s readiness for planned events, including maintenance checks, integration, operability assessments, and other workup efforts.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all potential and confirmed issues, such as software, hardware, and logistics, using Test Observation Reports (TORs) managed via a TOR database.
• Manage, coordinate, and oversee successful completion of combat system testing.

• Experience as a project team leader responsible for personnel, performance, and schedules.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience with the maintenance, operations and testing, of Navy combat systems or weapon systems is required in either Aegis, Sea Based Weapon Systems (formerly Ballistic Missile Defense), Ship Self Defense System, or Littoral Combat Ship.
• Direct experience developing Department of Defense standard documentation (i.e., test plans, test procedures, status reports, final reports).
• Experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of naval combat system or weapon systems’ functions and operations.
• Must attain Training Qualification Standard (TQS) qualification within one year of their assignment.
• Active Secret security clearance

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree or from an accredited college in an applicable discipline such as Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical or Electronic Technology.
• Experience leading and administering technical training. Typical experience includes serving as a Systems Test Officer, Combat Systems Officer, Combat Systems Maintenance Manager, Lead Chief Petty Officer of Combat Systems divisions.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance