Test Engineer – Submarine Operations Technical Lead

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Department 403 – Technical Services supports the development and maintenance of submarine logistics technical data, including ship systems manuals and component technical manuals for OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, SSGN, and COLUMBIA. The D403 Systems Test Engineer provides technical guidance and oversight for new and modified written technical products, including ship systems manuals, component technical manuals, steam and electric plant manuals, and maintenance and alteration documents. As a submarine operations technical lead, this role oversees a writing group and logistics technical data product line, working with D403 supervision and Electric Boat engineering departments to ensure products are accurate and suitable for shipboard use. The ability to direct others in accomplishing tasks is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Submarine-qualified (SS) Lieutenant (LT) or above, or submarine-qualified (SS) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) or above.
At least 5 years of experience related to operating, maintaining, or documenting submarine ship systems and using 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

Submarine-qualified (SS) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) or above, or submarine-qualified (SS) Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) or above.
Successful completion of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
Completion of a submarine department head tour, submarine Engineering Department Master Chief (EDMC) tour, or prior service as Chief of the Boat.
Experience operating and maintaining non-propulsion electronics system (NPES) equipment.
Experience operating and maintaining submarine hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems, such as trim systems, high-pressure air systems, and electrical distribution systems.
Technical background in submarine systems and components and/or submarine operational experience.
Experience with special emphasis program requirements, including DSS-SOC, SUBSAFE, and Fly-by-Wire.
Experience with submarine Logistics Technical Data, such as Ship System Manuals and Technical Manuals.
Active SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance, oversight, and coordination for the development of new or modified logistics technical data.
Ensure technical manuals meet quality requirements and are prepared according to published procedures and processes.
Facilitate resolution of internal and external comments on logistics technical data products.
Interface with Electric Boat engineering disciplines, shipyard organizations, vendors, and the Navy customer to resolve or clarify 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 workload.
Recommend and implement process improvements as appropriate.
Direct others in accomplishing tasks.