Senior Test Engineer - Naval Power Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. seeks Test Engineers for the Columbia I&C & AC Power department. You will join a seasoned engineering team focused on power distribution, reactor and steam plant systems for the Columbia Class submarines.

Responsibilities include developing test procedures, troubleshooting electrical systems, leading component qualification testing, mentoring junior engineers, and drafting manuals and maintenance specifications for complex submarine systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Navy experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and work from electrical system diagrams and schematics
• Mentor entry-level engineers and work in high-performance teams

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures for the first of a new class of submarines
• Troubleshoot and provide construction support for electrical systems
• Lead component qualification testing projects
• Mentor newer engineers as technical leaders
• Develop technical documentation including manuals and maintenance specs
• Manage system and component interfaces (electrical, structural, piping, mechanical)
• Support 3D model development and arrangement of systems and components
• Oversee subcontractor designs, manufacturing, testing, and qualification
• Obtain customer approval of designs via formal correspondence
• Support ongoing construction, testing, and time-critical troubleshooting at shipyards

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

High school diploma

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. seeks Test Engineers for the Columbia I&C & AC Power department. You will join a seasoned engineering team focused on power distribution, reactor and steam plant systems for the Columbia Class submarines.

Responsibilities include developing test procedures, troubleshooting electrical systems, leading component qualification testing, mentoring junior engineers, and drafting manuals and maintenance specifications for complex submarine systems.