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ARCI Test Engineer

SONALYSTS, INC

Manassas, VAFull-time$70–110K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–110K/yr
Location
Manassas, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Sonalysts, Inc. seeks a Test Engineer to author and update A-RCI shipboard installation test procedures supporting the U.S. submarine force. The role is full-time and onsite at Lockheed Martin in Manassas, Virginia. Procedures address installation inspections, power-on testing, and operational and interface testing; the engineer will collaborate with the installation team and respond to comments from A-RCI Government representatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical KnowledgeCommunicationARCI Sonar Operation and MaintenanceMicrosoft OfficeARCI Sonar Supervisor QualificationHardware DrawingsTest Procedures

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecret Clearance Eligibility3 Years ARCI Sonar ExperienceActive Secret ClearanceBachelor of Science in Engineering or Technical Field

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer with excellent technical knowledge and communication skills to author and update Acoustic Rapid Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Insertion (A-RCI) Shipboard installation test procedures to support the U.S. submarine force. Location: Working full-time onsite at Lockheed Martin in Manassas, VA. What you will be doing: - Writing A-RCI installation test procedures for all U.S. submarine variants - Test procedures will cover all aspects of installation including hardware inspections, power on testing, and high level operational and interface testing - Work with A-RCI installation team to review and update test procedures - Address comments on test procedures from A-RCI Government representatives Whats in it for you: - Opportunity to challenge yourself intellectually and grow responsibilities both within the project team and Sonalysts - Salary ranges between $70,000-$110,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria - Become an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includes: {=html} - - Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, childrens activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time. - Paid Time Off - 401(k) Plan with company match - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Sales Bonus Program - Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program - Health and Dental Insurance - Dependent Care Assistance Plan - Health Care Reimbursement Plan - Employee Referral Bonus Program - Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program - Relocation Assistance Required Qualifications: - Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance* - At least 3 years of recent ARCI Sonar operation and maintenance experience aboard a U.S. submarine - Proficient with Microsoft Office suite. Desired Experience/Qualifications: - Possessing an active Department of Defense SECRET security clearance* - ARCI Sonar Supervisor Qualified - Familiarity with hardware drawings and test procedures - Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or technical field *Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government. Sonalysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other basis protected by law. Drug Testing Employer www.sonalysts.com

How this job compares

Set against the 3,091 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–110K/yr
  • Virginia median$90–144K/yr94 salary ranges
  • US median$104–162K/yr2,059 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $90K, is 22% below the Virginia median midpoint ($116K) — in the lowest quarter of Test Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 179 open Test Engineer jobs in Virginia and 3,091 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,599 postings).
Education
1,691 of the 3,091 open Test Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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