Test Engineer - Non Nuclear Test - CWS & NPES - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

D441 Test Engineers plan and execute Combat and Weapons Systems and Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems test programs with D278 Electronics Technicians in the shop, COATS facility CCSMs, and shipboard for all submarine classes in a safe and efficient manner. The position requires qualifying as and performing the duties of a Shift Test Director in accordance with NAVSEA 0905-485-6010. Test Engineers conduct safety and hazard reviews, verify test prerequisites, evaluate test data, review procedures, coordinate shift turnover, and document and troubleshoot testing issues. They interact with trade personnel, ship management, engineering, and government personnel.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Minimum of two years of experience with shipboard construction, testing, and/or operation or familiarity with combat and weapons systems.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate good personal and personnel management skills.
  • Excellent task management and communication skills to coordinate and direct integrated test evolutions.
  • Understanding of submarine construction and test philosophies.
  • Physical ability to climb, distinguish colors, crawl, kneel, lift light and medium loads, pull, push, reach, stoop, and twist.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous shipyard test or supervisory experience, or equivalent Navy experience aboard OHIO, VIRGINIA, SEAWOLF, or LOS ANGELES class submarines.
  • Experience with the Navy tag-out process, EB shipboard tag-out process, or EB non-shipboard tag-out process is highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Qualify as and execute all duties of a Shift Test Director in accordance with NAVSEA 0905-485-6010.
  • Conduct thorough job hazard analysis briefs to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
  • Ensure proper safety and re-entry control procedures are in place and strictly followed.
  • Certify that all prerequisites are fully met before commencing tests.
  • Evaluate recorded data for conformance to test procedure requirements and specifications.
  • Perform post-testing procedure reviews for completeness and accuracy.
  • Conduct effective shift turnover to maximize cross-shift work continuity and efficiency.
  • Document, publish, and troubleshoot test hold-ups and non-conformances.
  • Interact with trade personnel, ship management, engineering, and government personnel.
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