Shipyard Test Technician

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Shift Test Engineer to oversee safe and effective testing of steam and electric plant systems. You will advise, review documentation, and maintain protective procedures while supporting roving watches and system testing across shifts.

Responsibilities include training compliance, lockout/tagout execution, and ensuring cleanliness of systems, with weekend work as required by project needs. Security clearance of Secret is required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in design, operation, maintenance, and/or testing of marine propulsion or power systems (BS in Engineering can substitute).
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with safety procedures and test equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Shift Test Engineer on safe and effective execution of operations and testing.
• Maintain required paperwork and review daily for completeness and accuracy.
• Complete and maintain training to perform electrical and mechanical testing of Steam & Electric Plant Systems.
• Perform watch standing duties including operating ship electrical/mechanical systems and supporting roving watches.
• Maintain lockout/tagout procedures and system cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 2026-17600

Location: US-PA-Philadelphia

Seat Location: EB @ Naval Surface Warfare Cen

Trade: Engineering

Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Advise the Shift Test Engineer on safe and effective execution of operations and testing.

• Maintain required paperwork (review paperwork daily for completeness and accuracy).
• Complete and maintain the required training to perform electrical & mechanical operational testing of Steam & Electric Plant Systems.
• Complete and maintain the required training to perform watch standing duties to include: operate ship's electrical/mechanical systems; support roving watches; monitor electrical/mechanical systems required as part testing which may include weekend work.
• Complete and maintain the required training to perform the duties of a safety technician which requires making systems safe for trade work utilizing Electric Boat's Lock out/Tag out procedures
• Complete and maintain the required training to maintain the requirements for system cleanliness
• Ability to follow written procedures and comply with requirements
• Install, maintain and remove test equipment (hoses, fittings, test pumps, meters etc.) and have the ability to understand the different types of test equipment, fittings and hoses for each system and apply them correctly per system requirements.
• Exhibit high moral character and integrity required to certify NAVSEA test requirements
• Exhibit the ability to read and understand various system and test diagrams/drawings required for all electrical and mechanical system testing.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to work all shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) including occasional weekend work is required based on department/project needs

**Please note this job is located in Philadelphia, PA.**

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience relevant to design, operation, maintenance, and/or testing of marine propulsion systems or similar power generation/control systems. Will accept a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in lieu of 2+ years experience.

Preferred:

• Engineering Degree or Qualification on U.S. Navy nuclear submarine experience involving the operation, test, and maintenance of propulsion plant and associated components is highly desired.
• Engineering or shipyard environment related to test or operations is highly desired.
• Familiarity and experience with the COLUMBIA electric plant design and operation.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the area of power generation, power electronics and controls, electric motor drive systems, and/or power distribution systems operation.

Skills

Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Proven strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a teaming environment with remote participants, including interfacing regularly with the nuclear Navy customer

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

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