Back-Fit and Modernization Test Engineer

General Dynamics Corporation; Middletown (RI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Middletown, RI is seeking an entry level Back-Fit and Modernization Test Engineer to join the Newport Engineering Office. The role supports NPES Ship Alterations on Ohio, Virginia, and Columbia class submarines and interfaces with NAVSEA/NUWC teams.

The candidate will gain mentoring, growth opportunities, and the chance to evolve into a Lead Engineer role, with travel as needed and a collaborative, value-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–6 years of Navy or electrical shipyard experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Preferred: Submarine Forward Electronics rating or testing experience in NPES environment.
• Experience with Submarine Ship Alterations and Engineering Changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Backfit and Modernization test activities for NPES Ship Alterations.
• Read and interpret design drawings, Engineering Changes and Technical Manuals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and design personnel to verify systems.
• Interface with customers and end users such as NAVSEA and NUWC as needed.
• Occasional travel to shipyards or client sites is required.

Skills

Military/Navy experience

Electrical shipyard experience

Security clearance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Back-Fit and Modernization Test Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Back-Fit and Modernization Test Engineer

US-RI-Middletown

Job ID: 2026-19610
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
EB Newport Engineering Office

Overview

The Newport Engineering Office (NEO) is seeking an entry level Test Engineer to become a member of the Commissioned Submarine Backfit and Modernization Team. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse group of engineers and non-degreed engineering personnel, who possess a strong reputation for producing quality ships design products that greatly support the US NAVY.

The team applies diversified engineering skills, leads teams of engineering and design personnel which produce ships design products in support of Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES) Ship Alterations (SHIPALT) implementation onboard OHIO, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA classes of submarines. Engineering personnel will also interface with customers and/or end users such as NAVSEA PMS392 and PMS396, NUWC Codes 25, 34 and NPES Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARM). Occasional travel is required.

NEO is committed to mentoring one another, emphasizing employee growth, and providing advancement opportunities as the key to the success of the group.The candidate will have the opportunity to become a Lead Engineer and the responsibility to define the system, work package, project, or tasking.

NEO is located in a small corporate park with plenty of parking and is close to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), local housing, restaurants, and shops. NEO is within driving distance to Providence, Boston, Cape Cod, and Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and be able to work independently as well as in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule work, multi-task, and to direct others to accomplish tasks is required.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation (e.g. Design drawings, Engineering Changes, Technical Manuals, etc.).
• Experience working effectively both independently and in a team environment

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 2-6 years of Military (Navy) or electrical shipyard experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Submarine qualified Forward Electronics rating or testing experience in a shipyard environment working NPES
• Experience with Submarine Ship Alterations and Engineering Changes

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.