ACARA Solutions and our large defense client in Manassas, VA have a contract-to-direct hire position.

CWL Test and Evaluation Specialist

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in the Navy as a Submarine Fire Control Technician (FT) or similar (ST, ET, or IT) or Surface Navy.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with AN/BYG-1, AN/BQQ-10, AN/BLQ-10, or Submarine Weapon Launchers, or comparable combat systems.

• Crafting comprehensive test procedures.
• Proficiently utilizing electrical measurement tools, such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Conducting Verification and Validation for corrective changes.
• Performing installations, rip-outs, testing, and validation of tactical systems.
• Assisting in configuring the lab with relevant drawings and port maps.
• Supporting informal and formal test events, as well as other customer-driven test activities.
• Identifying, analyzing, and documenting software, firmware, and hardware defects and collaborating with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Supporting the Logistics team in the development of installation and operation procedures.
• Employing a professional and confident approach when working with various engineering groups and external entities to define, document, analyze, conduct, and interpret tests.
• Identifying functional issues and proposing effective resolutions.
• Operating in a fast-paced, integrated product development team comprising professionals from multiple contracting organizations and DoD laboratory entities.
• Developing and analyzing test cases while providing regular progress updates.
• Reporting to a manager, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy in your work.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in the Navy as a Submarine Fire Control Technician (FT) or similar (ST, ET, or IT) or Surface Navy.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with AN/BYG-1, AN/BQQ-10, AN/BLQ-10, or Submarine Weapon Launchers, or comparable combat systems.

• Master's Degree
• Proficiency in software testing and analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• General knowledge of network configurations, operations, and commands.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• Active Secret DoD Clearance
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Some travel is needed (in support of test events in government labs, as well as shipboard installations in domestic and international locations).