Job Description
We are seeking a Test Technician with a experience as a Navy Fire Controls Technician, specifically with hands-on experience in the Navy's AN/BYG-1 Tactical Control System (TCS), to contribute to building the Submarine Combat System for the United States Navy (USN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Submarine fleet. The role involves working with a dedicated team passionate about delivering high-quality products to the Navy, enabling them to perform critical national security missions.
ResponsibilitiesConduct subsystem and system-of-systems testing on black boxes at various locations.Collaborate in an Agile environment with engineers across the program to verify deliveries to the Navy.Analyze how software meets system, functional, and performance requirements.Install test bays and troubleshoot anomalies.Communicate and proactively resolve issues with engineers from other subsystems.Essential SkillsHands-on experience with the Navy's AN/BYG-1 Tactical Control Systems.Experience testing in an Agile development environment.US Navy Submarine Fire Control Technician experience.Knowledge of test engineering concepts.Subsystem testing and troubleshooting expertise.Solid verbal and written communication skills using Microsoft Office products.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience working in the SWFTS submarine community.Ability to work proactively with local and remote test team members.Recognition of relevant information and clear communication of issues and alternatives.Ability to travel.Experience with requirements management and system modeling.Work Environment
This position is 100% onsite with rare chances of travel to shipyards in locations such as Virginia Beach and Rhode Island. The work is conducted in a collaborative environment at the headquarters site in Manassas, where 150 people are part of the program.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.