Test Conductor - AUTEC, Andros Island, Bahamas

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Test Conductor for the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) mission in Andros Island, Bahamas. The Test Conductor is responsible for the overall conduct and execution of test events on the AUTEC tracked range and is accountable to the Test Operations Manager. AUTEC is a Major Range and Test Facility Base and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center's largest single team project, providing deep and shallow water test and training environments. The position requires a Secret U.S. Government clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Key responsibilities

• Manage real-time operations of all range tracking systems, vessels, helicopters and other assets, meeting test operation requirements efficiently.
• Review test operations documents such as operation directives, test plans, pre-test briefings and classified naval messages.
• Attend range safety briefs, pre-test briefs, test planning and range scheduling meetings.
• Oversee the Test Operations Real-Time Display Center (RTDC) during tests, ensuring stations are prepared and staffed according to the Operations Directive and schedule.
• Train prospective Test Conductors as assigned by the Lead Test Conductor.
• Support the Range Safety Watch Officer and, in their absence, take decisive action to prevent danger to personnel or damage to vessels and equipment.
• Maintain real-time logs of test operations and oversight documents such as deficiency, range utilization and weapons reports.
• Act as the point of contact between the contractor and the NUWC duty team and Range Users, and evaluate real-time problems and suggest alternatives.

Required profile

• Active Secret U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Science, Electronics or equivalent preferred; five years of AUTEC range test experience or a direct test support role preferred (military or commercial technical experience may substitute).
• Qualification as a Test Conductor through Phase I and II work-based learning and certification is required.
• Valid U.S. passport and driver's license; ability to live in a remote location with limited medical facilities.
• Preferred: knowledge of AUTEC capabilities, tracking/acoustical/communication systems, Navy vessel performance and anti-submarine warfare tactics.

Required skills

• Computer literacy in a Windows environment; Microsoft Outlook and associated tools are essential.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to perform close-up computer work and to walk up and down a flight of stairs and board range craft and aircraft.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with contractor, Range User and NUWC personnel, and to stay calm and decisive under pressure.