Test Engineer, Maritime
$112,000–$149,000 year
On-siteCosta Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Support the integration of various subsystems, including sensors, navigation, propulsion, and autonomy software, into a complete surface platform. Lead the testing effort by developing, reviewing, and executing comprehensive test plans for development, integration, and acceptance phases. Build and maintain a test and evaluation program subject to government standards while conducting pre-mission testing, launch/recovery operations, and vehicle tasking. Author detailed operational test reports to document internal and customer-facing efforts, and support hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of maritime platforms in the field. Manage interfaces, participate in design reviews, and collaborate with external partners to ensure successful payload integration. Maintain configuration control, version control, and documentation throughout the development cycle, including multi-day offshore operations and pre/post-mission logistics.
Required Qualifications
- A genuine interest and 5+ years experience in systems engineering, integration, and test
- Experience generating TRRs, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports
- Familiarity with concepts of mechanical engineering, software development and testing, electrical engineering, and control theory
- Experience in field test and operationally focused environments
- Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment
- Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging
- Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills (effective for broad audiences)
- A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
- Ability to travel up to 30% of your time, with potential over 30% during key test campaigns/surges
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Proven experience with working in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard
- Experience operating and testing complex systems in a maritime environment
- Experience integrating surface and airborne sensors, surface vessel navigation, and communication systems
- Demonstrated experience with marine operational procedures and equipment
- Proficiency in data analysis tools: Python, MATLAB, R, SQL
- Experience in developing and managing a test and evaluation program
- Experience in maritime operations at-sea
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