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WR Systems Navigation Test Director in Norfolk, Virginia

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Travel Requirements : 60% Travel

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY : WR has an opportunity for a Navigation Test Director (NAVCERT) for an extremely exciting and challenging position representing the Navigation Systems ISEA (In Service Engineering Activity) in the performance of Navigation Certifications (NAVCERT) on US Navy Ships.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

· Conduct both dockside and at sea tests, analyze collected data and be able to identify and resolve installation, technical, and procedural problems.

· Provide expertise to resolve navigation system interface issues with other shipboard systems and assist with the development and updating of all required documentation and procedures.

· Travel to sponsors' sites as a technical representative of project, conduct field tests, interpret and evaluate field data, and serve as a liaison with industrial, governmental, and other sponsors.

· Prepare status, progress, and final reports for projects, describing the results of field experiments and/or inspections.

· Light-off, configure, test, troubleshoot, and operate primary systems and peripheral equipment in support of project.

· Verify functionality of newly installed equipment and evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.

· Continuously develop skills with new technology and systems relevant to on-going and anticipated projects.

· Maintain and continuously seek improvements to test procedures and processes for maximum efficiency, safety, and quality.

· Provide oversight and on-the-job training to lower level technicians.

· Provide input to project managers for proposals and Statements of Work.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

· Technical Training in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems.

· 8 Years of hands-on experience with US Navy Navigation equipment and systems, to include three (3) of the following four (4) areas:

o Systems Requirements

o Operational Requirements

o Test & Evaluation

o Training

· Recognized expert who has demonstrated industry and public service leadership in US Navy navigation equipment and systems.

The s elected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

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