Test Director Engineer

Test Director Engineer

Location: Gulf Coast (Mobile, AL / Pascagoula, MS)

Clearance: Active Secret required

Position Overview

Sayres Defense is seeking a Test Director to provide waterfront Test and Activation/Trials Readiness oversight in support of PMS 325 and the Program Manager's Representative (PMR) at Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Gulf Coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors the shipbuilder's performance pertaining to schedule in all areas of stage 2 -7 HM&E testing, sea trials, and DD 250 delivery
• Monitor shipbuilder Test and Activation progress against the Test Plan, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and test burn down leading to Sea Trials
• Review specific CDRL submissions to determine completeness, accuracy, applicability, and timeliness of delivered data
• Assess the shipbuilder's test procedures, attend test call-outs as required, and validate test completions
• Develop and analyze test completion metrics and report status to the program office and SUPSHIP
• Support builder's trials, mock INSURV, and acceptance trials
• Work with deck leads to prepare for trials to include progressing status of readiness and development of readiness review briefings ("Stoplight" chart development) for leadership and INSURV
• Highlight any trials readiness issues for leadership attention and work with the shipbuilder to expedite resolution and correction of impediments to achieving the ship delivery in accordance with contractual schedules.
• Track schedule impacts, delay claims, and contract performance risks
• Provide weekly/quarterly status reports and impact assessments

Required Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of U.S. Navy shipbuilding methods, Test and Activation, Sea Trials, and waterfront operations
• Experience with hull, mechanical & electrical (HM&E) systems, marine machinery, piping, electrical and electronic systems
• Knowledge of Navy/DoD shipbuilding regulations, contracts, and specifications
• Strong analytical ability to assess schedule and trials readiness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across Government and contractor stakeholders
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Active Secret clearance

Work Environment

• This position requires daily presence in a shipyard industrial environment, including climbing, confined spaces, heights, and exposure to heavy machinery and extreme weather conditions.
• Participation in sea trials and CONUS travel is required.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.