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Job Title: Chief Test Engineer** **Job Description

The Chief Test Engineer will be responsible for the development of Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) to conduct work on Ships Systems per Ship Alt Technical Work Documents (TWDs) and ensure that work boundaries are safely isolated and tagged out in accordance with the Tagout Users Manual (TUM). The role involves assembling and certifying work instructions as disseminated by engineering and maintaining the 7G liability database used to track completion and certification of work.

Responsibilities

+ Develop Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) for work on Ships Systems following Ship Alt Technical Work Documents (TWDs).

+ Ensure work boundaries are safely isolated and tagged out according to the Tagout Users Manual (TUM).

+ Assemble and certify work instructions based on engineering dissemination.

+ Maintain the 7G liability database for tracking work completion and certification.

+ Possess a thorough understanding of submarine systems, including electrical, piping, ventilation, and mechanical components.

+ Participate in Readiness to Start preparations and develop a test integration program for safe testing onboard nuclear submarines.

+ Coordinate and execute testing safely with Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard C/246 and Ship’s Force personnel.

+ Ensure all work and testing adhere to ship’s drawings, work procedures, and company policies.

+ Understand the ship’s force chain of command for testing requiring special authorization.

+ Supervise up to 5 employees regularly, with potential for more during intense testing periods.

+ Maintain qualifications and identify required training to ensure safe and compliant work onboard ships.

+ Willingness to travel and support overtime work, including weekends.

Essential Skills

+ Good understanding of submarine systems, including electrical, piping, ventilation, and mechanical components.

+ Familiarity with the SUBSAFE program and the ability to learn DSS-SOC & FBW-SFCC programs.

+ Experience with test equipment and test engineering.

+ Ability to work with engineering teams and maintain databases.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Understanding of ship’s force chain of command for testing requiring special authorization.

+ Experience in supervising employees during testing processes.

+ Willingness to travel and work overtime, including weekends.

+ Familiarity with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and EB procedures.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers competitive compensation and values your expertise. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your skills in engineering and submarine systems will be utilized and appreciated.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted on ships, submarines, and within a warehouse setting. The role requires a hands-on approach with various ship systems and the opportunity to work in dynamic naval environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Honolulu, HI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.