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Senior Test Director (Aegis/SSDS)

BAE Systems

Wallops Island, VAFull-time$72–123K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$72–123K/yr
Location
Wallops Island, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Senior Test Director to configure, set up, and conduct operability tests for U.S. Navy Aegis Combat Systems or Ship Self-Defense System. The role involves verifying system functionality, collecting post‑event data, providing expert support during test events, and coordinating simultaneous events with junior personnel at the Surface Combat Systems Center in Wallops Island.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

System‑Level KnowledgeInterface ConfigurationTest SetupData CollectionAegis Combat SystemsShip Self‑Defense SystemTest Coordination

Qualifications

High School or GEDEight Years Relevant ExperienceAssociate Degree May Substitute Two Years ExperienceRelated U.S. Navy NEC

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Test Director with experience configuring, setting up, and conducting operability tests for U.S. Navy Aegis Combat Systems or the Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS). In this role, you will use system-level knowledge of interfaces and interdependencies to configure systems for tests, light off systems, verify basic system functionality prior to test events, setup and collect data for post-event analysis, and provide expert support to test teams during test events. As a Senior Test Director, you will coordinate simultaneous events with a team of junior personnel.

Work is performed at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, VA. SCSC is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and provides AEGIS and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) combat systems for engineering, testing, training, and certification.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

This position requires a high school or GED diploma and eight (8) years of relevant experience. An associates degree in a relevant discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Must be willing and able to perform in a variety of 40-hour work-week configurations, including:

  1. Monday-Friday (5 x 8): 1st Shift

  2. Monday-Friday (5 x 8): 2nd Shift

  3. Variable 4 x 10 shifts that may include weekends (4 days on/3 days off) and may be 1st or 2nd shift

  4. Sliding (5 x 8) work weeks (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday) and may be 1st or 2nd shift

Additionally, these work week configurations may rotate to meet mission requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • A related U.S. Navy NEC.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Senior Test Director (Aegis/SSDS)

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