Job description

Job Summary: SEACORP is actively seeking a full-time Test Engineerto join our team in Middletown, RI. The successful candidate will become anintegral part of a highly skilled group dedicated to the development ofUndersea Warfare (USW) training systems. In this role, you will collaborateclosely with cross-functional personnel-including testers, software developers,systems engineers, and cybersecurity experts from the U.S. Navy, Naval WarfareCenters, and industry partners-to comprehensively evaluate diverse trainingplatforms. While this role primarily operates during standard business hours,overtime and travel may be required to support critical project objectives.

Job Responsibilities Include: 

  • Develop, modify, and execute comprehensive test plans,test procedures, and test reports.
  • Conduct testing, evaluation, and design verification forsystems under development, ensuring thorough requirements traceability.
  • Apply specialized working knowledge of AN/BYG-1, Navigation,Electronic Warfare Support Measures (ESM), and/or SONAR systems to optimizesystem evaluations.
  • Manage, track, and address Problem Trouble Reports (PTRs)identified throughout the testing lifecycle.
  • Extract and synthesize complex engineering data from diversesources, including field notes, technical manuals, and laboratory reports.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware- and software-relatedanomalies.


Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Systems Engineer?

A: To succeed as a Systems Engineer, key technical skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java, as well as expertise in operating systems, networking protocols, and database management systems. Additionally, strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders are essential soft skills for this role. By combining these technical and soft skills, Systems Engineers can effectively design, implement, and maintain complex systems, driving business growth and career advancement through their technical expertise and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Q: What is the career path for a Systems Engineer?

A: A Systems Engineer's career path typically begins with entry-level roles such as Junior Systems Engineer or Systems Administrator, where they develop foundational skills in system design, implementation, and maintenance. As they gain experience, they progress to mid-level roles like Systems Engineer or Senior Systems Administrator, where they take on more complex projects, lead teams, and develop expertise in specific technologies or domains. Senior Systems Engineers or Technical Leads often oversee large-scale system deployments, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation, with long-term career prospects including leadership roles, technical consulting, or specialized fields like cybersecurity or data science.



Systems Engineering Associates Corporation job posting for a Systems Engineer I in Newport, RI with a salary of $98,500 to $157,900 Annually with a map of Newport location.