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Systems Engineering and Test Engineer

Vigor Works

$136,000.00 - $170,000.00 / yr

paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Washington, Vancouver

Jun 25, 2025

Description

Who We Are
Vigor is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding and ship repair, supporting both commercial customers and our national defense. With deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good - environmentally, in the lives of its employees and in the community. Vigor ... Industrial Evolution. For more information, visitvigor.net.

SALARY RANGE: $ 136,000 - 170,000

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Systems Engineering Integration & Test Verification (SEIT) Lead is responsible for collaborating and directing systems engineering activities to develop, issue and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICD), Requirements Databases, and Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices (RVTM). The position is also responsible for ensuring timely and accurate flow-down of system and subsystem level requirements and directing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities. In this Systems Engineering (SE) role, the lead works closely with other engineers, Integrated Logistics Support & Test personnel and program management.
The SEIT Lead coordinates with Customers and internal stakeholders to execute requirements verification analyses and tests, report on compliance with stated and derived requirements and manage key interfaces to ensure adherence to requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities.)

Responsible for managing interfaces where data, power, or cooling is transferred between groups, whether internally or externally.Interfaces encountered will typically be engineering in nature, requiring a technical comprehension of potential problems.
Conduct coordination meetings, as necessary
Develop and maintain Requirements Databases that reflect stated and derived requirements
Develop and maintain Requirements Verification Matrices that reflect the methods used to verify requirements compliance
Lead System Requirements Reviews with Customers and Subcontractors
Develop and maintain documentation relating to the interface management and requirements verification process
Build and maintain a program/project interface register, including:

Parties involved in the interface
Action owners
Current status
Critical dates

Report on interface and requirements verification status, including issues which will impact performance (budget, schedule, quality)

Proactively develop solutions to issues identified
Maintain traceability for issues and status
Communicate risks to program management team

Build and maintain a Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix

Requirement source (stated, decomposed, derived)
Requirement detail
Verification Method
Verification status

Review subcontracts to ensure scope is clearly defined, including exclusions
Resolve conflicts with scope misalignment, gap, or overlap
Support CDRL development

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for Interface Controls and Requirements Verification group, potentially: 1-4 people

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information.
Experience with complex DoD programs required.
Familiarity with contracts, subcontracts, and technical specifications required
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage, mentor, and motive a team
Use of relevant software packages (e.g. MATLAB (desired), DOORS (desired), CAD (desired), MS EXCEL (required))
Must be able to hold a DoD SECRET level clearance

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering or Naval Architecture required
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in heavy industrial environment, maritime/shipbuilding preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: None required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: On-Site
This position requires that the successful candidate work onsite 5 days per week. The person may be required to be in production areas at times. There may be local travel up to 10% of the time and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice.

CITIZENSHIP:Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth:We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility:We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love:We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical	RX	Dental	Vision	Life
AD&D	LTD	STD	EAP	Discretionary bonus
Tuition Reimbursement	FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)	10 paid holidays	PTO	401(k)

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.