NDT Engineering Examiner

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an NDT Engineering Examiner to oversee nondestructive testing across naval construction programs. You will maintain NDT procedures, monitor Level I/II training, and certify personnel in VT, MT, PT, and related methods.

This role reports to the Groton NDTE Supervisor and supports both Nuclear and Non-nuclear applications. The position requires collaboration with QA, Design, Engineering, and NAVSEA representatives, plus travel less than 5% to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Level II in two VT/PT/MT methods or Level II in VT/PT/MT and one UT/RT/ET method.
• Level III certification in one NDT method.
• Must certify to Level III Examiner status within one year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing NDT procedures for specific applications.
• Monitor NDT training programs and Level I/II performance.
• Administer examinations to certify or recertify Level I/II personnel.
• Provide technical guidance for Nuclear and Non-nuclear applications.
• Collaborate with QA, Design, Engineering, and NAVSEA representatives.
• Prepare technical reports and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Reading & Writing docs

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NAVSEA specs

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

NDT Engineering Examiner

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20196

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to the oversight of Nondestructive testing (NDT) supporting Electric Boats Groton, CT facility. The successful candidate will report directly to the Groton NDT Engineering (NDTE) Supervisor. This position will provide technical evaluation, guidance, and expertise in various NDT Methods, such as Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle (MT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT). Primary responsibilities are to maintain existing NDT procedures for specific applications, monitor the NDT training programs and performance of Level I and Level II personnel, and administer examinations to certify or recertify Level I and Level II personnel in the assigned NDT methods. The Examiner will provide technical guidance and expertise for both Nuclear and Non-nuclear applications at Electric Boat.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Review, administer and ensure shipyard compliance with NAVSEA fabrication, welding, and NDT specifications.
• Maintain company standards, procedures, best practices, and process improvements in the field of NDT.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise with respect to the on-site construction support and problem resolution.
• Serve as project or technical lead for both in-house and externally funded development and process improvement or cost reduction tasks as assigned.
• Evaluate new developments, techniques and equipment in the NDT field for possible application to current and future construction.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Design, and Engineering departments as well as NAVSEA Customer Representatives.
• Prepare technical reports as a result of testing, research and development, and other investigations as assigned.

Travel is estimated to be less than 5% per work year.

Responsibilities

• Applicant must be able to read, write, and interpret specifications, procedures, reports and other documents.
• Applicant must have the ability to understand the basic principles and limitations of multiple NDT methods and techniques, used to determine weld and base material performance.
• Applicant should have the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to investigate problems by effectively asking questions, extracting necessary data from available sources, and working with others to determine root causes and implement appropriate solutions.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective interface with a variety of organizations.
• Possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in order to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take prompt, effective action.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc. (or equivalent)

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Presently or previously certified (minimum of 2-Years) as a Level II in two (2) or more surface (VT, PT, MT) NDT methods OR,
• Presently or previously certified (minimum of 2-Years) as a Level II in one (1) or more surface (VT, PT, MT) and one (1) volumetric (UT, RT, ET) NDT methods OR,
• Presently or previously certified as a Level III in one (1) or more NDT methods
• Must be able to certify to Level III Examiner status, as recognized by Electric Boat, within one (1) year.

Preferred:

• Level II or III experience in VT, PT, MT and either UT or RT
• 3+ years experience as a certified Level III Examiner

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