R&P is looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to join our team. We are a small-sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government clients. We need a Test and Trials Manager/Operations Manager ready to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Provide PDT&T guidance and support for LCS Freedom Variant for PSA's and FCTs. Ensure Contractors have established a viable test program that captures all the required testing, mapping to proper systems and Milestones/Key Events supported, incorporating Ships Force requirements, and coordinating with various Government Agencies. Lead the FCT Program for FREEDOM Class. Serve as R&P's Mayport Operations Manager responsible for overall management of R&P’s Mayport Office. Manage and Supervise Test and Trials Mission Area Subject Matter Experts (SME) for all test and trials events. Responsibility for coordinate Mission Area SMEs tasking with PMS 501 Post Delivery Officer.

• Post-Delivery Test and Trials Manager. Serve as a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Final Contract Trial (FCT) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist LCS crew(s) with Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) preparations to include conducting a mock INSURV inspection, providing crew training, performing equipment validation and check-out, trouble- shooting and technical resolution of problems.
• Develop FCT POAMs and SOEs to capture all significant milestones and ensure a repeatable process to execute successful trials, maintaining version control.
• Prioritize deficiency correction based on impact to ship or operational requirements. Responsible for managing a team onsite for the FCT to assist as required and participate in Trial Card screening and adjudication.

• Actively engage with SSES early on with TIs (thermal imaging, GT inspections, ICCP, ect.) and rehearsals

• Engage with Environmental PMS 501T ESOH Lead for PMAP development for FCT

• Develop scheduling for rehearsals and grooms, while engaging with S/F and LCSRON

• Develop and schedule Weekly TRR briefs with key stakeholders and provide a read ahead prior to each week’s discussion

• Develop and schedule Senior Leadership TRR briefs at the conclusion of each FCT rehearsal (3 total) and provide read ahead the day prior to the discussion.

• Engage in AT Card Screening, providing inputs to team for review and tracking card corrections from sail away through FCT.

• Operations Manager. Oversee required building maintenance and required inspections.

• Manage building access control, security procedures and emergency preparedness plans

• First Line Supervisor responsible for employees’ daily tasking.

• Manages subordinate time and expenses

Education:

· Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

· A BS or BA degree in a technical/nontechnical field may be substituted provided that the applicant meets all other requirements and has at least 5 years within the six years required of work experience directly related to the position being submitted.

· In lieu of a degree and six (6) years’ experience, twelve (12) years of related engineering discipline can be substituted for applicant not having the required degree.

Physical Requirements: Work is combination of sedentary and mobility demands. Significant time will be spent in a shipyard or shipboard environment. Must be physically able to work in an industrial, shipyard and shipboard environment including supporting ship underway time up to 1 week. Must be able to climb ladders and traverse steep inclines and be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.

Duty requirements: Jacksonville, FL based work with anticipated travel (20%). Ability to travel independently. Ability to work weekends and after normal business hours during PDT&E and PSA events.

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

R&P maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.