Position DescriptionIf you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the United States Navy - Serco has a great opportunity for you! This Test Engineer Position will be on a dynamic team responsible for testing unmanned vehicle programs at our customer site in Norfolk, VA and in our Thurston Rd Virginia Beach office. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our national security homeland defense.Serco supports the US Navy in the acquisition of new technology used to defend our nation. Our team reviews acquisition documentation, develops test plans, executes test events, collects, and analyzes data, and writes test reports. This includes programs supporting the US Navy’s Operation Test Command (OPTEVFOR).You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality test analysis and reports. The team supports Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division (CD) Code 80 at Little Creek and NOB Norfolk. The position requires the ability to perform underway on Navy vessels and may permit occasional remote site work. This position will be performed primarily at the Serco Thurston office.Must have an active or current DoD Secret Clearanceto qualify for position.In this role, you will:
Perform as a Data Analyst that supports NSWCCD in the review of acquisition documents, development of test, demonstration, and exercise plans, execution of piers ide and underway testing, demonstrations, and exercises, the reduction and analysis of data, and the writing of test, demonstration, and exercise result reports.
Setup and track configuration management of sensor hardware and data acquisition equipment.
Setup data collection and data management plans for test and demonstration events.
Download, archive, and share test data in accordance with data collection plans and project requirements.
Conduct data reduction, data formatting, exploratory analyses, factor analysis, and other data analysis efforts, as required per event objectives and/or data analysis plan.
Draw inferences from raw and analyzed data to support decisions and future test, demonstration, or exercise events.
Assess historical data to support future test, demonstration and Modeling and Simulation events.
QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you will have:
A Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of a degree, five years of experience in the field of test and evaluation or systems engineering.
Zero to two years of experience, preferably one year of experience in the field of test and evaluation or systems engineering.
Knowledge of the following for surface ships:
Test and Evaluation Policy and Methods Management
Disciplined, takes initiative, optimistic attitude, critical thinker.
Understanding of surface navy platforms and operations.
Secret Security Clearance.
Proficiency in technical writing.
Proficiency with MS-Office software to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Power Point.
The ability to travel at least 10% of the time.
Additional desired experience and skills:
Experience serving on Naval surface ships.
Experience with unmanned systems and platforms highly desirable.
If you are interested in supporting and working with our Naval laboratory community and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!Company OverviewSerco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.Click here to apply now (https://careers-sercous.icims.com/jobs/65546/data-analyst/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-1834477830)New to Serco?Join our Talent Community! (https://talent.serco-na.com/talentcommunity/signup)ID 65546Recruiting Location : Location US-VA-Virginia BeachCategory EngineeringPosition Type Full-TimeSecurity Clearance SecretTelework No - Teleworking not available for this positionCampaign LPMETS