SSDS Test Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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**What Youll Get to Do**

The candidate will support Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare System (PEO IWS) Ship Self Defense Integrated Combat System (SSDS ICS) Combat Systems Test and Evaluation at the Navy Yard in Washington DC. Work will include test design, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting for SSDS test events. Test Engineer responsibilities will include identifying system requirements from source documents for verification and validation; defining and validating resources needed to test system requirements; involvement in test planning, budgeting, resource coordination, test execution and reporting; and identifying the type, quantity and timing of surrogates needed. The candidate will provide programmatic support including organizational and coordination with various field activities. The position will be responsible for creating SSDS ICS test strategies for new software baselines to support throughout the acquisition development cycle including Developmental and Operational Testing as well as Combat System Sea Qualification Trials (CSSQTs). The candidate will perform technical writing to include position papers, white papers, test plans and program briefs; and support various working groups and meetings by facilitating meetings, developing meeting minutes and executive summaries, and capturing and tracking action items.

This is a hybrid position.

**Youll Bring These Qualifications**

Required:

4-6 years experience in test development, planning, and execution processes across US Navy Combat and Warfare Systems

Bachelors Degree (Technical degree preferred)

Technical knowledge of Ship Self Defense Systems (SSDS) and SSDS based platform (CVN, LHA, LPD, etc.) Combat/Warfare System Elements

Operational knowledge of US Navy Ship Systems and programs

Comfortable briefing senior level Navy Leadership

Strong technical writing proficiency

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)

Up to 25% travel required

Secret Clearance

Bachelors Degree (Technical degree preferred)

**These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have**

Previous U.S. Navy Active Duty in Senior Enlisted or Officer Positions

Experience in Test and Certification schedule development and maintenance

Experience in writing TEMPs, CDDs, Test Plans or other testing documentation

General Knowledge of database development and maintenance

**What We Can Offer You** :

- Weve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nations highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACIs unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

**Company Overview:**

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

**Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits)

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$66,100 - $135,600