Test Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

11d

About The Position

The Combat Weapons Systems (CWS) Facility Management Group develops and maintains hotel services for CWS laboratory facilities. The group collects and validates requirements from Lab and Integration teams and coordinates implementation with EB facilities, EB security, government contractors, and other partners. In this position, the Test Engineer will also perform duties as a D448 Lab Manager. The role supports technical resolutions for complex construction issues affecting VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class Submarines. Work includes investigating and evaluating units and modules at different construction stages, supporting system operational testing and test execution, evaluating results, and maintaining a prototypical hardware and software development lab. The engineer works with system engineers, deck plate technicians, government program offices, vendors, and military personnel on delivered submarines, including engineering efforts related to fleet-identified problems, obsolescence assessments, and modernization programs. The position coordinates with facilities teams and vendors on repairs and routine maintenance involving air conditioning, power, and other lab systems, and works with EB Security to ensure building physical-security policies are followed. Related duties may include coordinating with EB Fire to disable sensors or floor tiles for work, arranging new network or power drops with EB IT, ensuring shipped items have proper security markings, coordinating equipment pickup and delivery, and organizing and completing material sightings for Special Property requirements. The Test Engineer provides status reports and metrics to management and/or the customer as needed. The role also develops status information and analyzes department-specific integrated project schedules to support task planning, identify conflicts, and contribute to timely project completion. Occasional second-shift work may be required depending on department needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of work experience in project management, facilities, or U.S. Military service.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense.
Ability to obtain Secret-level clearance.
Self-motivated, with the ability to think objectively and drive technical solutions to successful conclusion.
Knowledge of the Systems Engineering life cycle and standards.
Highly motivated team player.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to present technical and programmatic content to internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to perform typical schedule integrity checks and critical path analysis.

Nice To Haves

Prior deck plate construction experience.
EB construction support experience.

Responsibilities

Perform duties as a D448 Lab Manager while supporting the CWS Facility Management Group.
Support technical resolutions for complex construction issues involving VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class Submarines.
Investigate and evaluate units and modules at various stages of construction.
Support system operational testing and test execution, evaluate results, and maintain a prototypical hardware and software development lab.
Work with system engineers, deck plate technicians, government program offices, vendors, and military personnel on engineering efforts for delivered submarines.
Support analysis and resolution of fleet-identified problems, assessment of obsolescence issues, and implementation of modernization programs.
Coordinate repairs and routine maintenance of lab air conditioning, power, and other systems with facilities teams and vendors.
Work with EB Security to ensure building physical-security policies are met.
Coordinate facility work with EB Fire and EB IT, including disabling sensors or floor tiles for jobs and arranging new network or power drops.
Ensure proper security markings are applied to items being shipped out of the building.
Arrange equipment pickup and delivery with EB transportation and other vendors.
Organize and complete material sightings required for Special Property requirements.
Provide status reports and metrics to management and/or customers as needed.
Develop status information and analyze integrated project schedules to support task planning, identify conflicts, and support timely project completion.