Electrical Test Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an electrical test engineer to join our power distribution team. You will help develop solutions to operational and test issues involving power distribution gear and propulsion plant control equipment.

You will write procedures for shipyard execution, provide deck-plate support, and communicate effectively within a high-performance, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• 1+ years with electrical power equipment.
• Preferred: Power distribution or power electronics experience.
• Preferred: Navy electrical systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop troubleshooting strategies and write procedures for shipyard execution.
• Provide deck-plate support in a shipyard environment.

Skills

Effective communicator

Team player

Strong communication

Fast-paced

Office & shipyard

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

D451 VIRGINIA Waterfront Engineering is looking for electrical test engineers to join our power distribution team. Responsibility includes developing solutions to operational and test issues regarding power distribution equipment and propulsion plant control equipment. In addition to technical knowledge of circuit breakers, switchboards, and electronic and analog control systems, the job requires the ability to develop troubleshooting strategies and write procedures for shipyard execution. The job also requires deck-plate support in a shipyard environment.

The successful candidate must communicate effectively and work within a high performing, multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a personal desire to learn, grow, and excel within the organization.

The occasional need for off-shift overtime and watchbill support is required with this position.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years of experience with electrical power equipment (e.g. switchboards, inverters, converters, cables, breakers, transformers, etc.)

Preferred:

• Prior experience in Power Distribution or Power Electronics
• Experience with military equipment
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems or equipment
• Experience with Navy electrical systems

Skills

• Effective communicator
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work in both an office environment and a shipboard/shipyard environment

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Outside
• Wet