Test Lead Engineer

Test Lead Engineer (GXP 2026-25664):

Bowhead seeks a Test Lead Engineer to join our team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, IN. The Test Lead Engineer Responsible for leading and coordinating test efforts for evaluating and qualifying shipboard equipment in support of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to ensure components can withstand shipboard environments.

Essential functions will include: 

Basic knowledge and understanding of test standards and methods recommended to support qualification of shipboard equipment, including storage temperature, temperature and humidity, thermal shock, vibration, mechanical shock, pressure, airborne and structure borne noise, drip-proof, power, and electromagnetic interference testing. Four areas of focus include:

1. Test development and planning
2. Test execution and operations
3. Failure analysis and investigation
4. Reporting and documentation

• Develop and review test plans and procedures to validate product requirements using applicable test standards and methods for shipboard equipment.
• Manage and maintain test schedules that identify all tasks required to execute the test effort, establish start and finish dates of required tasks, allocate the necessary resources, and maximize efficiency of test assets and facilities to ensure program milestones and project deadlines are being met. 
• Collaborate with Prime Contractor or Design Organization personnel to define product requirements, review test plans and schedules, track test statuses, and propose test recommendations and mitigation plans for approval with the respective Program Management Office.
• Facilitate and support the design, development, and manufacturing of required fixtures for testing as well as acting as a liaison with machine shop personnel during fabrication of test fixtures.
• Schedule testing with appropriate personnel at the performing test facilities by submitting test requests for quotation and test execution that include all defined test requirements. Coordinate and assist with delivery, setup, instrumentation, and operation of test equipment at these facility locations.
• Support monitoring of tests to collect and analyze data to evaluate results against pass/fail criteria along with troubleshooting equipment issues during test failures. As part of the Failure Evaluation Team, support failure analysis and investigation of component failures and recommend any mitigations for product redesign.
• Generate and review final test reports that contain all pertinent test information and data for customer review and approval.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Must have five (5) to eight (8) years technical experience working on high reliability systems.
• Have sufficient hardware experience to identify and solve hardware problems associated with design, development, and integration of high reliability systems.
• Must have knowledge of the missle sytem design and testing requirements.  Knowledge of the TRIDENT D5 (UGM-133a TRIDENT II) preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. Applicants who currently hold a Secret clearance are strongly encouraged to apply.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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