A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
Senior Equipment/Electronics Systems Engineer VTG Defense United States, Mississippi, Pascagoula 1000 Jerry St. Pe Hwy. (Show on map) Aug 16, 2026
Overview VTG is seeking Senior Equipment and Electronics Systems Engineers to lead hardware configuration management, installation engineering, CSSQT execution, and waterfront technical support for the
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(V) USW Systems Lifecycle Support program in Hampton Roads, VA, Bath, ME, and Pascagoula, MS. These positions serve as technical authorities for all hardware-side functions including EC kit review, INCO planning, and shipboard SHIPALT execution oversight. What will you do? Lead hardware configuration review, EC kit inspection, and IDAP interoperability testing
Serve as technical authority for obsolescence analysis and MAM design validation
Develop and maintain Installation Control Drawings (ICDs) per
MIL-D-23140D
Lead SID desktop review and validation; provide SID status reporting at IRRs
Lead availability planning and NDE workflow entry per Attachment J-3 fielding plan
Develop and maintain test plans and INCO test procedures
Serve as technical authority during CSSQT at-sea events for hardware-side fault isolation and system verification
Coordinate EC installation execution and maintain SHIPALT status tracking
Support ship construction
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Test Team engagement at Bath, ME and Pascagoula, MS shipyards
Lead space close-out inspections at End of Availability (EOA) and coordinate space return to ship's force Do you have what it takes? Must have and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance
15+ years of surface ship electronics systems engineering or hardware installation experience
Direct experience with ICD/SID development, SHIPALT planning, and INCO execution on DDG or CG class ships
Familiarity with
MIL-D-23140D, NAVSEA SHIPALT
processes, and ship alteration documentation
CSSQT or sea trial participation as hardware technical representative preferred
Associate's degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or related field required; Bachelor's preferred
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hardware installation or maintenance experience strongly preferred •Position contingent upon contract award• VTG's estimated starting pay range is $94,000-$178,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
