Shipboard Test Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North River Marshes (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Kings Bay, GA seeks a Non-Nuclear Field Test Engineer to support test, troubleshooting, and technical execution of non-nuclear submarine systems during maintenance.

This role requires hands-on shipboard and office work, authoring Technical Work Documents, real-time troubleshooting, and collaboration with design and operations teams to ensure mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Active DoD Secret Clearance preferred.
• Experience supporting USN submarine mechanical or electrical systems (non-nuclear).

Responsibilities

• Author and revise Technical Work Documents (TWDs) for non-nuclear maintenance and modernization.
• Provide shipboard technical direction and real-time troubleshooting support.
• Conduct and support system testing and validation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with shipbuilding specs, USN maintenance requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering teams.
• Evaluate shipboard conditions and develop practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Electrical fundamentals

System integration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Prioritization

Safety PPE

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Job description

Overview

This position is located in Kings, Bay GA

Maintenance and Modernization has an opening for a highly motivated Non-Nuclear Field Test Engineer to support shipboard testing, troubleshooting, and technical execution of non-nuclear systems and components during submarine maintenance and overhaul periods.

Department 707 (D707) Non-Nuclear Repair & Construction Engineering team is a critical component of Electric Boat’s Maintenance & Modernization organization. D707 provides non-nuclear engineering support for submarine maintenance, modernization, alteration, and repair activities to ensure the delivery of mission-ready submarines to the fleet.

The Non-Nuclear Field Test Engineer candidate will provide deck-plate engineering support for maintenance and modernization activities involving submarine non-nuclear systems. This role includes authoring Technical Work Documents (TWDs), executing and supporting testing activities, resolving emergent shipboard issues, and ensuring work is performed in accordance with applicable specifications and quality requirements.

This position requires both shipboard and office-based work and demands a proactive, safety-focused, and deadline-driven approach.

The Non-Nuclear Field Test Engineer supports testing and troubleshooting of:

• Submarine Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES), including fire control, navigation, sonar, instrumentation, and associated electronic systems
• Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems, including power distribution, control and indication systems, interior communications, fiber-optic data distribution, and electromechanical actuation

D707 Non-Nuclear Field Test Engineers routinely interface with Operations, Planning Yard, Design Engineering, Test organizations, Program Office personnel, and United States Navy (USN) stakeholders, including Supervisor of Shipbuilding Groton (SOSG), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and submarine crews.

Key Responsibilities

• Author and revise Technical Work Documents (TWDs) supporting non-nuclear maintenance and modernization activities
• Provide shipboard technical direction and real-time troubleshooting support
• Conduct and support system testing and validation efforts
• Ensure compliance with shipbuilding specifications, USN maintenance requirements, and contractual obligations
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering teams
• Evaluate shipboard conditions and develop practical engineering solutions

Travel, overtime, and evening/weekend work may be required based on program needs.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience supporting USN submarine mechanical or electrical systems (non-nuclear), including testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, or operation
• Experience using hand tools, torque wrenches, electrical test equipment, and precision measuring devices
• Physically able to climb ladders and steep stairs, ascend/descend scaffolding, and access confined spaces aboard submarines

Preferred

• 6+ years of experience supporting USN submarine mechanical or electrical systems (non-nuclear), including testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, or operation
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience supporting Special Emphasis Programs (e.g., SUBSAFE, Level I)
• Previous qualifications as Navy Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI) or Quality Assurance Officer (QAO)
• Experience testing and troubleshooting shipboard fiber-optic systems
• DoD Secret Clearance

Skills

• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals
• Understanding of system integration between electrical and mechanical components
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
• Commitment to safety and proper use of personal protective equipment

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Heavy Lifting
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Acids or Alkalis
• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet