The Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE), Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES) is responsible for the day to day NPES test activities and reports to the NPES Chief Test Engineer. Specific duties of the NPES ACTE vary by project type. Some of the NPES ACTE responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversee project cost and performance data
- Assist the CTE with management of project schedules
- Supervise the daily tasking of hourly and salary personnel assigned to their project
- Report status and concerns to the CTE
- Supervise and conduct effective shift turnovers
- Interface with Engineering and Government Test Teams to coordinate test program activities
- Verify retest requirements are properly identified and accomplished as required
- Document and track issues with tests and test execution
- Perform Test Procedure review for completeness and accuracy
- Directly supervise or lead tests in their area of expertise
- Actively support process improvement initiatives
- Supervise / control NPES test activities during Sea Trials