Electrical Test Engineer - CLB

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a capable leader to oversee STO-Electrical Testers in the safe conduct of Columbia Class steam and electric plant systems, with emphasis on formal testing procedures and compliance. The role involves planning, instruction, and cross-department collaboration to ensure first-time quality during Sea Trials or deck operations.

The candidate will validate test plans, readschematics, and maintain strict adherence to test guidelines, while coordinating with Navy and

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in STO or Electrical Test experience; 4+ years of US Navy or Military experience accepted in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Test sequence planning in accordance with Columbia Class playbook.
• Facilitate instruction of Electrical Testers on the deck plate.
• Troubleshoot Power Conversion Modules and Power Distribution Systems.
• Complete Test Form daily IAW with CONOPs; participate in Electrical Surveillance program.
• Interface with Nuclear Test, USN, NAVSEA, Naval Reactors, Engineering, and Vendors.
• Coordinate interdepartmental support on the deckplate with Trades and Test Supervision to increase efficiency.
• Maintain Qualifications in Columbia Class Steam and Electric Plant.
• Read, interpret and teach schematic diagrams; perform Lockout/Tag-out of ship systems.
• Demonstrate proper operation of Electric Plant systems on hull and learning module.
• Operate with integrity and formal procedures on material history and handling.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate milestone and key event testing.

Skills

Electrical diagrams

Test supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shipyard Test Organization (D272) is seeking highly motivated candidates to lead and instruct STO-Electrical Testers in the safe conduct of Columbia Class Steam and Electric Plant systems, Weapons, and Hull, Mechanical and Auxiliary systems which may include testing on Sea Trials. The successful candidate will be skilled in the proper planning and preparation required to execute Non-Nuclear Testing in accordance with testing guidelines with the highest level of formality and procedural compliance.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Test sequence planning in accordance with Columbia Class playbook
• Facilitate instruction of Electrical Testers on the deck plate
• Ability to accomplish complex testing and troubleshooting of Power Conversion Modules and Power Distribution Systems
• Complete Test Form daily IAW with CONOPs Test Form Prosecution and participate in Electrical Surveillance program
• Conduct professional interface with variance entities as needed: Nuclear Test, USN, NAVSEA, Naval Reactors, Engineering, and Vendors
• Partner with Trades and Test Supervision to coordinate interdepartmental support on the deckplate to increase workforce efficiency and ensure first time quality
• Ability to achieve and maintain Qualifications in Columbia Class Steam and Electric Plant
• Ability to read, interpret and teach schematic and electrical system diagram knowledge to perform Lockout/Tag-out of ship systems in accordance with shipyard standard procedures
• Demonstrate proper operation of ships Electric Plant systems both on hull and in learning module setting
• Operate with the highest level of integrity and formality with strict compliance on material history and handling
• Flexible schedule to accommodate major milestone and key event testing as required

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in STO or Electrical Test experience. 4+ years of US Navy or Military experience will be accepted in lieu of STO/Electrical Test experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering; other Engineering disciplines will be considered
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Experience
• Current DOD Secret Clearance

Skills

• Candidates must be able to read & work from electrical system diagrams and schematics

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet