Test Engineer (Submarine Radar Systems)

Rite-Solutions - Newport, RI

Full-time - Entry Level

Newport, RI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Rite-Solutions, Inc is seeking to hire a Test Engineer who will support our Submarine Radar software evaluation team. Our engineers help build the Submarine Combat Systems delivered to the United States Navy (USN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Submarine fleet. Our close-knit team is passionate about delivering the best product to the Navy to help protect our country. Our team works closely with the Submarine community to develop solutions that allow the Navy to carry out high-stakes national security missions. This position is full-time on-site at NUWCDIVNPT in Newport, RI. You will be part of a team charged with providing systems operations engineering, fleet support, element evaluation and system test support to the US Government.

Responsibilities

• Experience with SWFTS baseline testing environments is desired but not required.
• The ability to develop interoperability test plans based on requirements.
• The ability to multitask with many different programs/stakeholders daily.
• Implementing and administrating network devices - firewalls, routers, VPN and backup applications.
• Analyzing how our software meets system functional and performance requirements.
• Configure Radar systems and networks.
• Investigate test failures and determine root-cause.
• Write clear and concise bug reports, verify bug fixes (validation/verification).

Requirements

• Hands on experience with Submarine combat systems as a Fire Control Technician, Sonar Technician or a bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering is desirable but not required.
• In lieu of a degree relative experience in IT is also accepted.
• Experience working proactively with local and remote test team members.
• Solid verbal and written communications skills using Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with testing in an Agile development environment.
• Ability to travel (domestic only) (approximately 3 non-consecutive weeks per year).
• Knowledge of requirements management and system modeling tools.
• Working knowledge of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Communication among your peers and up the chain.
• Recognition of relevant information, and clear communication of issues and alternatives.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred Certifications in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and/or CompTIA Security+ and/or CompTIA CASP.
• Position requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance with the US government, active clearance preferable.