Submarine Life-Cycle Test Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT is seeking a motivated test engineer with submarine operations experience to support sustainment engineering for VIRGINIA Class and SSN(X) programs.

You will work with the VIRGINIA Sustainment Engineering team to advise on designs, ensure maintainability, and help reduce life-cycle costs. The role involves collaboration with ship designers, engineers, and program management.

Qualifications

• US NAVY submarine operational experience, minimum 5 years.
• Fluent in written and verbal communications; problem identification and solving.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and maintenance to address maintenance needs in future submarines.
• Develop understanding of ship specifications and desktop guides; proficiency with CMP, PMS Viewer, and OARS 3M.
• Contribute to VIRGINIA and SSN(X) programs in supporting role to task leads.
• Perform maintainability assessments and life cycle cost analyses for design decisions.
• Become proficient with NX Teamcenter to support area team reviews.
• Participate in industrial area walkthroughs to raise deck plate awareness.
• Identify opportunities for maintenance-related design improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Initiative

Security clearance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

NX Teamcenter

PMS Viewer

OARS 3M

CMP

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT is seeking a motivated test engineer with submarine operations experience to support sustainment engineering for VIRGINIA Class and SSN(X) programs.

You will work with the VIRGINIA Sustainment Engineering team to advise on designs, ensure maintainability, and help reduce life-cycle costs. The role involves collaboration with ship designers, engineers, and program management.