Submarine Sustainment Test Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with the VIRGINIA Sustainment Engineering team to advise on design changes, improve maintainability, and reduce life-cycle costs, while interfacing with ship designers, program management, NAVSEA, and public shipyards.

Qualifications

• US NAVY submarine operational experience, minimum 5 years.
• Fluent written and verbal communication, problem identification, and problem solving.
• Capable of combining assertive initiative with professional discipline.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineers, Designers, and Maintenance to account for maintenance needs in future submarines.
• Develop understanding of ship specifications and desktop guides; proficient with CMP, PMS Viewer, and OARS 3M system.
• Contribute to VIRGINIA and SSN(X) programs in supporting task leads.
• Perform maintainability assessments and life cycle cost analyses to support trade studies.
• Become proficient with NX Teamcenter to support reviews and meetings.
• Participate in industrial area walkthroughs of shipyards and submarine hulls under construction.
• Identify opportunities for maintenance-related design improvements for current and future submarines.

Skills

Submarine operations experience

Communication skills

3D modeling tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

NX Teamcenter

Job description

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

You will collaborate with the VIRGINIA Sustainment Engineering team to advise on design changes, improve maintainability, and reduce life-cycle costs, while interfacing with ship designers, program management, NAVSEA, and public shipyards.