Test Engineer I/II

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Honolulu, HI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the EB Maintenance & Modernization Site in Honolulu, HI. Responsible to the Chief Test Engineer (CTE), this role is primarily for a mechanical & electrical deck plate test engineer. As a test engineer, you will be responsible for performing & directing testing of submarine systems and components as specified within required test documents, as well as assisting the CTE in setting work assignments and priorities. Individual will be responsible for safe conduct of Test Phase Task Group Instructions (TGIs) onboard submarines to include fluid system flushes, hydrostatic, continuity, insulation resistance, fiber attenuation and insertion loss, fluid/air system flow verifications and system operational testing. The candidate will ensure work is performed efficiently and must have knowledge of electrical, piping, ventilation, mechanical processes, procedures and components.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Determining workload and test priorities based on project schedules managed by Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Lead(s).
Determining & managing the acquisition and maintenance of departmental test equipment.
Developing Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) to conduct work on ship’s systems in accordance with Ship Alteration (ShipAlt) Technical Work Documents (TWDs) and verification that work boundaries are safely isolated and tagged out IAW Tag-out User’s Manual (TUM).
Maintaining qualifications & training, while also ensuring that all work onboard assigned ships is conducted safely and in accordance with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and EB policies & procedures
Perform collateral duties as needed to support work as an off-site department such as Work Package Control (WPC), deck plate surveillances, and quality review of technical work documents (TWDs).
Coordinating work & testing amongst various on-site EB trades, supervision, and senior management. There will also be extensive coordination between shipyard and ship’s force personnel.
Candidates must be willing to travel as part of fulfilling this role. Travel may be expected for up to 1 year at a time and must be able to travel anywhere within the continental United States or Guam.
Technical Ability:
Responsibilities include verifying TWD scope is safely and properly isolated prior to work authorization. Candidate must have technical aptitude and professionalism to coordinate with other Electric Boat departments, Shipyard personnel, and other industry partners to deconflict work controls and testing priorities. Responsible to audit and ensure proper documentation of contracted work to include Special Emphasis Programs (SEPs) such SUBSAFE, Fly By Wire and Deep Submergence Systems – Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 - 4 years of experience working with Electric Boat in Hawaii with basic experience & understanding of submarine AIT installations
• Must possess an active DOD SECRET Security Clearance
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime & weekends as required to support project demands
• Candidate must demonstrate knowledge, experience, and/or understanding of the following: TGIs/DFs, Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) & system tag-outs, basic understanding of work-flow processes & integration with Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, and basic electrical & mechanical theory & knowledge to successfully troubleshoot test failures.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience working with Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard’s C/246
• 1+ years of experience working with Electric Boat in Overhaul & Repair
• 1+ years of experience in QAR/QAE/QAI and availability certifications
• Prior Navy Experience
• Proficient with use of CITIS

Responsibilities

• Determining workload and test priorities based on project schedules managed by Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Lead(s).
• Determining & managing the acquisition and maintenance of departmental test equipment.
• Developing Work Authorization Forms (WAFs) to conduct work on ship’s systems in accordance with Ship Alteration (ShipAlt) Technical Work Documents (TWDs) and verification that work boundaries are safely isolated and tagged out IAW Tag-out User’s Manual (TUM).
• Maintaining qualifications & training, while also ensuring that all work onboard assigned ships is conducted safely and in accordance with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and EB policies & procedures
• Perform collateral duties as needed to support work as an off-site department such as Work Package Control (WPC), deck plate surveillances, and quality review of technical work documents (TWDs).
• Coordinating work & testing amongst various on-site EB trades, supervision, and senior management.
• Verifying TWD scope is safely and properly isolated prior to work authorization.
• Audit and ensure proper documentation of contracted work to include Special Emphasis Programs (SEPs) such SUBSAFE, Fly By Wire and Deep Submergence Systems – Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees