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Sayres Defense · 17 hours ago

Test Director Engineer

positionMobile, AL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Sayres Defense is seeking a Test Director to provide waterfront Test and Activation/Trials Readiness oversight in support of PMS 325. The role involves monitoring shipbuilder performance, assessing test procedures, and ensuring readiness for sea trials and ship delivery.

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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

Qualification

U.S. Navy shipbuilding methodsHM&E systems experienceNavy/DoD regulations knowledgeAnalytical abilityWritten communicationVerbal communicationIndependent work

Required

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

Company

Sayres Defense

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Sayres Defense offers significant acquisition, engineering, operations, security, and training support to government clients.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.sayresdefense.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Granite Creek Partners
2024-03-25Private Equity
2024-03-25Debt Financing
2021-08-02Acquired

Leadership Team

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Lashonda B.
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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