Weapons Launcher Test Engineer - 2026-71973

Job Title: Weapons Launcher Test Engineer Pay Rate: Up to $48/hr Location: Manassas, VA Zip Code: 20110 Job Type: 12+ month Contract Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #manassasjobs #testengineer **Must possess an Active DoD Secret Clearance** Come join the Common Weapon Launcher team to help make a difference to today's warfighter. Exceptional Job Opportunity: Test & Evaluation Engineering Support Specialist (CWL)!! Our customer is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and driven Test & Evaluation Engineering Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. Our customer leads the charge in designing, developing, producing, integrating, and sustaining the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) on both U.S. and Australian submarines, as well as the Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator (MTWS) on U.S. and Foreign Military submarines. Our dedicated CWL and MTWS team collaborates closely with the Navy, internal production teams, and industry partners to ensure the flawless delivery and operation of these critical systems in laboratory and submarine environments. Key Responsibilities: As a CWL Test & Evaluation Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in the success of our projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with CWL and MTWS engineers to conduct testing and integration.
• Employing a professional and confident approach when working with various engineering groups within Progeny 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 supervisor or manager, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy in your work.

This role may require intermittent travel, both independently and as part of a team, to support test events in partner and government labs, as well as shipboard installations in domestic and international locations. Specific Responsibilities: Your day-to-day tasks will involve:

• 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 in accordance 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.
• Occasional travel to submarine home ports for Field Services activities.
• Supporting the Logistics team in the development of installation and operation procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Must have experience with one of the following skills: the AN/BLQ-10, AN/BYG-1, Submarine Weapon Launchers, or AN/BQQ-10 systems.
• Proficiency in software testing and analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• General knowledge of network configurations, operations, and commands.
• Navy or Submarine experience is a valuable asset.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• DoD Secret Clearance

Education: * Bachelor"s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree. This is a remarkable opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and make a real impact. If you are passionate, self-driven, and ready to contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Progeny and be a part of a team that shapes the future of maritime defense. What you"ll experience:

• Technologies that aren"t just top-notch, they"re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what"s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it"s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Solid knowledge in use and understanding of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Solid knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
• Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions

What sets you apart:

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Workplace Options:

• This position is fully on-site, with opportunity for flex based on tasking.
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA facility.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans