Experienced Test Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Silverdale, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Experienced Test Engineer will support the USS Jimmy Carter SSN23 Multi Mission Systems (MMS) at Submarine Base - Bangor, Washington. The role includes serving as Person-In-Charge of software and hardware testing, performing preventive and corrective maintenance on training systems, and participating in planning and execution of work. The engineer will support work documentation and certifications, requisitioning and parts tracking, and maintenance of water chemistry in a maintenance pool. The successful candidate must be willing to learn and understand EB drawings and specifications, EB record keeping, the Navy's tag out process, JFFM testing and maintenance requirements, Quality Assurance, configuration management, and evolving information technology. The position provides daily oversight and direction to subcontractors, involves inspection of work sites for safety and quality conformance, and requires effective collaboration with technical organizations, program offices, USN, and government personnel. Brief business trips and occasional extended work assignments may be required.

Requirements

Active DoD TS-SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Sciences and at least 5 years of experience after graduation, or an equivalent combination of experience in the military, shipbuilding, ship repair, or manufacturing industry.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to work under minimal supervision.
Willingness to learn and understand EB drawings and specifications, EB record keeping, the Navy's tag out process, JFFM testing and maintenance requirements, Quality Assurance, configuration management, and evolving information technology.
Ability to climb, perform light and medium lifting, and pull.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an Engineering/Ships Duty Officer, Engineering/Ships Duty Chief, or 3M Coordinator.
Working knowledge of shipboard maintenance practices, work execution methods, work planning requirements, and Electric Boat certification processes.
Familiarity with electrical and mechanical workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

Serve as Person-In-Charge of software and hardware testing.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on training systems.
Lead pre-job briefings, Clear and Safe briefings, and Job Hazard Analysis briefings.
Participate in planning and execution of work.
Support documentation of work and certifications.
Requisition parts and track parts.
Maintain water chemistry in a maintenance pool.
Provide daily oversight and direction to subcontractors.
Inspect work sites for conformance to safety and quality standards.
Read electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
Use common test equipment to test copper and fiber-optic cables, electrical components, and electronic components.
Work effectively with multiple technical organizations, program offices, USN, and government personnel.
Travel on brief business trips and occasionally undertake extended work assignments.