Shipboard Test & Trials Engineer (Hands-On Leader)

General Dynamics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,400 - 131,400; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego is seeking a Test & Trials professional to perform and coordinate shipboard testing, procedures, and documentation. You will liaise with production, QA, customers, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role reports to the Senior Test & Trials Engineer, supervising test crew and handling hands-on operation of shipboard systems. Requires an associate degree in Marine Field and relevant experience; knowledge of ABS/Coast Guard

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Marine Field (or equivalent) with at least 3 years’ experience operating shipboard machinery.
• Experience in Marine Mechanical and Electrical Systems, deck/cargo handling, ballast, QA and personnel management.
• Familiarity with Navy Ship Acceptance Test Program, ABS and Coast Guard requirements.
• Ability to interpret Building Specifications and Regulatory Rules to prepare written Test Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Test Procedure preparation, conduct and reporting.
• Test Coordination
• Test Planning and pre-test Instructions
• LMS Reporting
• Supervise, work with and train test crew personnel
• Hands on operation of systems and equipment
• Fill in as Working Test Supervisor
• Coordinate test conduct between Production, Test, QA, Customer, and Regulatory Bodies
• Assign work
• Perform other tasks as required or assigned by the Test Manager
• Manage and progress work being accomplished by subcontractors/repair facility.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating Shipboard Machinery

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Marine Field

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego is seeking a Test & Trials professional to perform and coordinate shipboard testing, procedures, and documentation. You will liaise with production, QA, customers, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role reports to the Senior Test & Trials Engineer, supervising test crew and handling hands-on operation of shipboard systems. Requires an associate degree in Marine Field and relevant experience; knowledge of ABS/Coast Guard