Ship Trial Director

Company: Advanced Technology and Research Corporation
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Ship Trial Director Location: Bethesda, MD Type: Full Time Min. Experience: mid-level: Salary Range : $120,000-$135,000 USD per year Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers. Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurance, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and paid time off. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a Ship & Submarine Trial Director and Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer at the NAVSEA Warfare Center Carderock MD (NSWCCD). The candidate will support NSWCCD on various projects, tests and operations associated with the U.S. Navy’s RDT&E programs in UEM silencing. S/he will support analytical and practical, at-sea engineering towards meeting the Navy’s mission, and s/he will support engineering, surveying, and project management efforts and programs for NSWCCD. The candidate will also support NSWCCD as a UEM Trial Director and a T&E engineer during the various trials, tests and operations associated with the U.S. Navy’s RDT&E programs. The candidate should have familiarity with conducting at sea, full scale trials for U.S. Navy subsurface and surface vessels. The selectee will demonstrate knowledge of system integration with Radar, GPS, AIS and optical systems pertaining to surface and subsurface vessel testing and experience in surface and subsurface vessel tracking . EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 5 years of active duty as a Navy Officer with Submarine Experience Familiarity with marine navigation & at sea tracking Systems Engineering SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: Experience with Submarine Design and Operation. Shipyard Design and Construction experience. Experience with ship handling and maneuvering Experience with port and near shore operations of large vessels Experience with testing and evaluation, logistics, and programmatic support Experience with SolidWorks, Power Point, MS Word & Excel A self-starter able to work on tasks individually or as part of a small technical team. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Light lifting required during field tests Good physical condition, agility, dexterity and an ability to fully function in a shipboard, at-sea environment Ability to climb ladders and stairways, lift and handle various types of marine equipment (max 40 lbs) while on and off various size vessels Travel to other Navy sites will be required OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus. Qualified Candidates should send their resume to [email protected]

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