Test Engineer – Submarine Operations Technical Lead

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The D403 Systems Test Engineer brings extensive shipboard expertise to provide technical guidance and oversight of new and modified written technical products. These products include ship systems manuals, component technical manuals, steam and electric plant manuals, maintenance and alteration documents. As a submarine operations technical lead, they will have technical oversight over a writing group and LTD product line, working directly with D403 supervision and Electric Boat engineering departments to ensure product accuracy and quality for shipboard use. The ability to direct others to accomplish tasks is required to be successful in this role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Served submarine qualified (SS) Lieutenant (LT) or above OR Served submarine qualified (SS) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) or above
5+ years of experience related to operating, maintaining, or documenting submarine ship systems and the use of operating procedures
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work
Microsoft Office computer skills

Nice To Haves

Served submarine qualified (SS) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) or above OR Served submarine qualified (SS) Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) or above
Successful completion of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
Completion of a submarine department head tour or a submarine Engineering. Department Master Chief(EDMC) tour or prior served Chief of the Boat
Experience with operation and maintenance of non-propulsion electronics system (NPES) equipment is desired
Experience with operation and maintenance of submarine hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems (trim system, high pressure air system, electrical distribution system, etc.)
A technical background in submarine systems and components and/or submarine operational experience
Experience working with special emphasis programs (DSS-SOC, SUBSAFE, and Fly-by-Wire) requirements
Experience working with submarine Logistics Technical Data (Ship System Manual, Technical Manuals, etc.)
Active SECRET security clearance

Responsibilities

Provide Technical Guidance, oversight, and coordination of the development of new modified LTD
Ensure quality of technical manuals and guarantee that products are prepared in accordance with published procedures and processes
Facilitate the resolution of internal and external comments against LTD products
Regularly interface with various EB Engineering disciplines, shipyard organizations, vendors and the Navy customer to resolve or better understand technical and programmatic issues
Attend kickoff meetings, evaluate designs, and provide department man-hour estimates for manual updates or other products as appropriate
Work with supervision to determine priorities, develop schedules, and manage work load
Recommend and implement process improvements, as appropriate