SWS (Strategic Weapons Systems) Test Engineer - QP

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Rhode Island is seeking a Strategic Weapons System Test Engineer to proactively plan and execute complex testing for the Columbia program. The role requires ensuring safety, adherence to test procedures, and coordination across test departments while traveling between off-site locations as needed.

You will lead test execution, manage data collection and certification, review procedures for accuracy, and develop documentation of delays or non-conformances.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of system test experience or mechanical/technical background.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate testing between interfacing test departments (D972, D272, D441, D278, D445).
• Test piping systems and tanks (hydrostatic, cleanliness flushes and operational testing).
• Lead test execution and ensure data collection and certification.
• Review Test Procedures for accuracy and completeness.
• Qualify as SWS Test Director and SWS Shift Test Director.

Connaissances

System test experience

Mechanical background

Security clearance

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional coordination

Engineering collaboration

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Overview

The Strategic Weapons System Test Engineer must proactively prepare for and execute assigned Strategic Weapon System Testing for the COLUMBIA new construction submarine, in a safe and efficient manner. This position will be located in QP, travel required between off site locations.

Specific responsibilities include:

Conduct thorough job hazard analyses and briefings to ensure personnel and equipment safety. Ensure proper safety tagout and re-entry control procedures are in place and strictly adhered to. Certify all prerequisites are fully met prior to commencing a test.

Evaluate recorded data for conformance to test procedure requirements/specifications. Conduct effective shift turnovers to maximize downstream work efficiency. Verify retest requirements are properly executed & certified. Document, publish and track test delays and non-conformances. Perform Test Procedure review for accuracy and completeness. Lead test execution, and manage effective test data collection/certification. Qualify as, and execute all duties of a Test Director & Shift Test Director. Test Engineers will report directly to their Test Supervisor or Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE).

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordination of Testing Between interfacing test departments (D972, D272, D441, D278, D445)
• Testing of Piping Systems & Tanks (Hydrostatic, Cleanliness Flushes & Operational Testing)
• Hydraulic Operations (Missile Tube Muzzle Hatches, Valve Operations & Timing of Control Valves)
• Electrical Cable Integrity Checks
• Tracking Trade Installations via Test Inspection Reports
• Support GFE Component Installation and Inspections
• Support extended testing durations and shift work (1st, 2nd and 3rd) as required to minimize schedule impacts.
• Process Ripouts for Re-Entry Control establishing safety tagouts & retest requirements
• Perform Testing IAW Columbia Integrated Test Requirements Outline (ITRO) and Strategic Weapon System Test Execution Plan (SWSTEP)
• Qualify as a SWS Test Director and SWS Shift Test Director

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years of System test experience or Mechanical/Technical background
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred:

• Mechanical system test experience to include fluid or air system flush and hydrostatic testing, or:
• Electrical/Electronic system test experience, including fiber optic cabling
• Electromechanical system operation and grooming
• Previous Shipyard supervision, test or equivalent Navy experience
• Experience with the Navy Tagout system and/or Non-shipboard Lockout Tagout system

Skills

Skills:

• Proficiency in management of multiple tasks
• Coordination and direction of cross functional teams
• Strong troubleshooting skills and logical thinking
• Ability to plan and work closely with engineering and design

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet