Electrical Test Engineer - NNTL - Virginia Class 2nd & 3rd shift

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer for the Virginia Class backshift to lead and instruct STO-Electrical Testers in safety procedures and testing of shipboard electrical and propulsion systems.

The role requires reading electrical diagrams and schematics, planning test sequences, and coordinating with Navy, NAVSEA, and vendors to achieve first-time quality while maintaining program schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years STO or Electrical Test experience; 4+ years Navy/military experience accepted in lieu.
• Preferred:Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Systems Engineering.
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience and active DOD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct STO-Electrical Testers in testing procedures.
• Plan test sequences for Virginia Class playbooks.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Coordinate with Nuclear Test, USN, NAVSEA, Naval Reactors, Engineering and Vendors.
• Maintain safety and procedural compliance in testing activities.

Skills

STO/Electrical Test

Electrical schematics

Test planning

Reading diagrams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Job description

Electrical Test Engineer - NNTL - Virginia Class 2nd & 3rd shift

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-17372
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 6
Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades
EB Groton Shipyard

Responsibilities for this Position

Shipyard Test Organization (D272) is seeking highly motivated candidates for our growing backshift to lead and instruct STO-Electrical Testers in the safe conduct of Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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

Responsibilities

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

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

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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.