Associate Engineer, Mechanical Engineering (Test & Evaluation)

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in shipbuilding is seeking a Test & Evaluation Assistant Engineer to support comprehensive testing programs. The role involves developing test procedures, witnessing tests, and collaborating with various teams during ship activation periods. Candidates must have a strong background in shipyard environments and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Secret and/or Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Significant experience in a shipyard test environment.
• Broad knowledge of general ship design and test program processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Test Procedures for ship testing.
• Witness onboard testing and create Final Test Reports.
• Support Hull, Mechanical, Electrical, and Combat Systems testing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to interpret test requirements

Education

2-year technical degree in Marine Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Waterfront Engineering Organization Test & Evaluation (T&E) Assistant Engineer (AE) is responsible for supporting the total Ship Comprehensive Test Plan (SCTP).

The successful candidate will perform duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Develop, review, revise, and maintain approximately 400 Test Procedures (TP) per hull, conducted by BIW.
2. Review, revise, and maintain approximately 130 government-written and BIW-conducted TP’s per hull.
3. Witness onboard Hull, Mechanical, Electrical, and Combat Systems testing, and create Final Test Reports (FTR) for approximately 530 BIW-conducted TP’s.
4. Support Hull, Mechanical, Electrical, and Combat Systems testing during various ship activation periods, including sea trials.
5. Provide test support to multiple ship programs.
6. Research change impacts on BIW-conducted TP’s.
7. Work closely with manufacturing, ATT, and Navy personnel throughout the development, execution, and approval cycle of the test program.
8. Help resolve emergent test procedure issues on the deck plates.
9. Assist in the development and maintenance of all T&E BMDA responsible documents.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Required
  • Ability to obtain Secret and/or Top Secret Security Clearance.

• Preferred
  • BIW Apprentice or a 2-year technical degree in Marine Engineering.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Required
  • Significant experience in a shipyard test environment.
  • Ability to interpret test requirements and perform required calculations.
  • Broad knowledge of general ship design, construction, and test program processes.
  • Demonstrated organizational and people skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to support temporary off-shift or second-shift tests and Sea Trials.

• Preferred
  • 5+ years in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • Navy Combat Systems-related or Shipboard Electrical experience.
  • Prior experience with BIW system diagrams and Navy Ship Specifications.

This position requires the ability to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen to be considered and able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information about the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil).