Senior Test Engineer – Naval Submarine Power Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks Test Engineers for the COLUMBIA I&C & AC Power department to design power distribution, reactor and steam plant systems for the Columbia class submarines. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, troubleshooting electrical systems, leading qualification testing, mentoring engineers, and supporting technical documentation.

This role requires coordinating interfaces and overseeing subcontractor work at Quonset Point and Groton

Qualifications

• 4+ years Navy experience.
• High school diploma.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Nuclear Propulsion Plant experience (preferred).
• Project planning and management experience (preferred).
• Reactor Plant Operator and/or Electric Plant Operator experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop the test procedures for the first of a new class of submarines.
• Troubleshooting and construction support for electrical systems.
• Leading component qualification testing projects.
• Mentoring newer engineers as technical leaders and professionals.
• Supporting development of technical documentation, including manuals and repair parts lists.
• Managing system and component interfaces including electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical.
• Supporting 3D model development and arrangement of systems and components.
• Overseeing subcontractor designs, manufacturing, testing, and qualification.
• Obtaining customer approval of designs and requirements via formal correspondence.
• Supporting the ongoing construction, testing, and time-critical troubleshooting at Quonset Point and Groton shipyards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering

High school diploma

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks Test Engineers for the COLUMBIA I&C & AC Power department to design power distribution, reactor and steam plant systems for the Columbia class submarines. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, troubleshooting electrical systems, leading qualification testing, mentoring engineers, and supporting technical documentation.

This role requires coordinating interfaces and overseeing subcontractor work at Quonset Point and Groton