Groton COLUMBIA Class Waterfront Engineering – Test Engineer
About The Position
Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering is seeking experienced and motivated shipbuilders. This is a unique opportunity to support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery of the first of class SSBN 826 COLUMBIA, the Nation’s #1 defense priority, on the front lines of engineering. This once in a career opportunity will be challenging and rewarding as the COLUMBIA Waterfront team supports the Groton Shipyard to get boats down river. In this role, test engineers will provide comprehensive technical oversight of construction and test activities and will interface with Ship's Management, Planning, Operations, Test, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and PMS397 to act as the primary test engineering interface for the Groton shipyard. Responsibilities will include the following: Provide technical oversight and assist trade personnel to overcome emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction and testing Interpret drawing and testing requirements Provide guidance and direction to Groton trades and test via dispositions of Change Notices and TIR UNSATs Develop test equipment drawings Support Shipyard Test, Strategic Weapons Test, and Non-Propulsion Electronics Test organizations Support all testing needs including troubleshooting and test form execution Facilitate the implementation of testing process improvements Coordinate engagement of test and engineering SMEs in the construction sequence This position is for full time work at the Groton shipyard facility.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of shipyard experience
- The candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Candidate must be highly motivated and be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree or higher
- 10+ years of shipyard experience
- Experience using Teamcenter, ELCADD and Electronic Desktop
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight and assist trade personnel to overcome emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction and testing
- Interpret drawing and testing requirements
- Provide guidance and direction to Groton trades and test via dispositions of Change Notices and TIR UNSATs
- Develop test equipment drawings
- Support Shipyard Test, Strategic Weapons Test, and Non-Propulsion Electronics Test organizations
- Support all testing needs including troubleshooting and test form execution
- Facilitate the implementation of testing process improvements
- Coordinate engagement of test and engineering SMEs in the construction sequence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
