Description
Who We Are
Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors. Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.
With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,000 dedicated employees across four states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the word-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.
Where we are - Marine Fabrication
Vancouver, Washington is surrounded by forests, rivers, and mountains and is a top destination for outdoor lovers. It has a mild climate with four seasons. Its mild winters and warm summers make it an attractive city in the Pacific Northwest. Vancouver is more affordable city than its neighbors, Portland and Seattle and has no state income tax. It is a vibrant city full of restaurants, shops and parks, and is known for its walkability, historic charm and family friendly neighborhoods. Vancouver has garnered many awards including Livability's "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US in 2025 and 2023" and Niche's 2025 rankings include Vancouver on several lists including Best City for Outdoor Activities, a Healthiest Place to Live in America and several others. Healthcare is the city's largest employer, followed by manufacturing and technology.
PAY RANGE: $ 103,118 - 128,898
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Marine Watercraft Test & Evaluation Engineer is responsible for developing Watercraft test procedures and executing tests in accordance with those procedures. Testing is vital to providing our customers with mature systems to ensure success in their respective missions set. The ideal candidate has proven experience with Department of Defense (DoD) watercraft testing requirement and procedures. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of watercraft architecture and subsystems, and strong written and verbal skills.
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.)
Design, build, and draft test procedures that meet or exceed contractual testing requirements.
Evaluate testing data and provide testing
Accurately provide feedback to the Engineering and Production teams on new designs.
Understand and track Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) through the Engineering Change Control and Implementation Process.
Ensure testing data is accurately measured and disseminated to the correct teams.
Prepare presentations for senior leadership and customer-facing presentations documenting testing procedures.
Review, implement, and maintain plans and tracking mechanisms that map programmatic requirements to planned testing, demonstration and fleet events.
Coordinate test conduct between Production, Quality Assurance, Customer, and Regulatory Bodies.
JOB SCOPE:
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook).
Experience with Adobe Acrobat and comfort with digital document creation/editing.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., IFS or similar) and basic data reporting tools.
High attention to detail with the ability to follow structured procedures.
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
Ability to collaborate across departments and manage competing priorities.
Experience working with SOCOM, US Army, and US Navy preferred.
Able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred).
10+ years of Test & Evaluation experience.
Experience in working on DoD contracts.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
Active DoD Secret security clearance (preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting. The person may be required to be in production areas at times. He/she must be able to walk to and from job sites. 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. At times, he/she will be expected to travel for testing events. Additional physical demands may be present in testing environments, such as:
Must be willing and able to participate in underway testing events.
Must be able to climb on and around ships/boats, including stairs, ladders, masts, and scaffolding.
Must be able to work around moving machinery, at heights and in confining or restricted spaces aboard vessels under construction/repair.
Must be able to navigate elevated sea-states while maintaining a clear mindset and attentive demeanor.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is an on-site position. While in production areas, will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dusts and odors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 truthResponsibility: We act on what we know is rightEvolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing worldLove: 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.
