D489 COMPATIBILITY TEST FACILITY COMPONENT ENGINEER

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking engineers to support IPS test programs for the COLUMBIA Class at the CTF in Philadelphia with a training rotation in New London, CT. Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, surveillance of work, and on-site coordination with IPS component suppliers while ensuring strict test procedures and safety standards.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in engineering and 2–5 years of related experience, with preference for those familiar with shipboard propulsion,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering in Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Marine, Mechatronics, Computers, Chemical, materials.
• 2 - 5 years of relevant engineering experience is required
• Masters degree preferred in a technical field is advantageous
• Experience with COLUMBIA or VA engineering programs is a plus

Responsibilities

• Determine the root cause of IPS cognizant issues and expeditiously correct deficiencies to minimize test interruptions
• Perform surveillances of work performed under area of cognizance
• Act as a primary Electric Boat contact for on-site IPS component suppliers
• Support development of IPS cognizant component group engineering directions
• Support other locations with issue resolution of COLUMBIA equipment
• Support construction activities and shipboard integration at Electric Boat facilities
• Gather data to support development of COLUMBIA IPS design and documentation improvements
• Interface with NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, and vendors

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

High tempo environment

Long hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Requisition Information

Requisition ID: 2025-16614

Location: US-CT-New London

Seat Location: EB New London Facility

Trade: Engineering

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

Electric Boat is overseeing the execution of a test program for the Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) for the COLUMBIA Class Submarine which will be performed at the Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA. D489 CLB Propulsion Engineering is seeking experienced candidates to support execution of the test program of production and pre-production IPS components at the CTF.

The selected candidate will provide deck plate support of both the main propulsion system (MPS) pre-production equipment (e.g., main propulsion controls and ACC subcomponent, main propulsion motor drives, and main propulsion motor) and MPS components during follow-on motor module test programs (MMTPs) and inter module test programs.

The position will be a permanent role onsite in Philadelphia, PA reporting to the historic Philadelphia Navy Yard located 4 miles from Center City. The candidate is expected to complete a 6 to 9 mo. training rotation in New London, CT with the respective component group(s) prior to permanent transfer down to Philadelphia, PA. Internal transfers (New London/Groton/Quonset Point) will be offered a relocation package which includes a moving package and a 15% site differential bonus applied to the hire's base salary at the completion of their training rotation. The position is expected to support 24/5 and/or 24/7 testing as required with 2nd / 3rd shift differentials applied per policy when assigned. Remote work is generally not supported unless under special circumstances. Certain periods of "on-call" work where employees are expected to come in on the weekend and outside normal hours when an issue arises should be expected.

The selected candidate will be required to collaborate with IPS cognizant component groups to troubleshoot more complicated issues as they arise.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Determine the root cause of any IPS cognizant issues encountered and expeditiously correct any deficiencies to minimize interruptions to planned testing
2. Perform surveillances of work being performed under area of cognizance
3. Act as a primary Electric Boat contact for on-site IPS component suppliers
4. Support development of IPS cognizant component group engineering directions
5. Support other locations with issue resolution of COLUMBIA specific equipment
6. Support construction activities and shipboard integration at Electric Boat manufacturing facilities
7. Gather data / information to support development of COLUMBIA IPS design and documentation improvements
8. Interface with technical and management personnel at NAVSEA, NNL, NSWC, and vendors

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering in Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Marine, Mechatronics, Computers, Chemical, materials.
• 2 - 5 years of relevant engineering experience is required

Preferred:

• Masters of Science or Engineering degree with technical background (e.g. Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Marine, Mechatronics, Physics, Mathematics, etc.) is preferred
• 1 - 5 year(s) of COLUMBIA or VA engineering experience (design of a ship component or similar program, including the preparation, review and approval of technical work documents, or test procedures) is preferred
• Knowledge of the COLUMBIA IPS component and system designs as well as the CTF requirements and capabilities is preferred
• Prior experience supporting COLUMBIA IPS component testing of either Main Propulsion Drives (MPDs), Main Propulsion Controllers (MPCs), Main Propulsion Switchboards (MP SWBDs) or ACCs is preferred
• Experience working with NAVSEA/NNL
• Multi-disciplinary systems engineering experience in complex systems based products
• Experience with MIL Standards
• Experience in control systems, power electronics, variable speed motor drives, software configuration management, fluid systems engineering, or thermal analysis
• Experience supporting deck plate work evolutions and interfacing with Operations and Test

Skills

• Able to work independently and adhere to strict work control requirements
• Positive attitude and strong ability to work well with others
• Experience using Microsoft products
• Experience working in a high stress, high tempo environment
• Experience working long hours