Test Engineer - CWITT

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks a Test Engineer - CWITT to contribute to the design, integration, and testing of Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems for Virginia and Columbia submarines. This full-time role supports the EB Groton Shipyard and requires hands-on testing experience.

The candidate will read drawings, configure networks, and coordinate across teams with a DoD Secret clearance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience maintaining, testing, and repairing NPES in Virginia Class submarines or similar systems.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Experience reading and interpreting system drawings and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct, and participate in diverse test evolutions and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret NPES drawings and diagrams for installation and test planning.
• Interact with Electric Boat personnel and customers at multiple levels.
• Familiarity with submarine construction and test philosophies.
• Install and configure networks, routers, and switches.
• Prioritize and execute multiple assignments with de-confliction.
• Communicate effectively with management and technical staff.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

Skills

Test engineering

Reading system drawings

Communication

Prioritization

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Networking hardware (routers/switches)

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Test Engineer - CWITT

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-19139

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 3

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

C5I Integration & Test Engineers utilize their operational, maintenance, and subject matter expertise to support the design, development, and testing of Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES) for new-construction U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering practices, these roles provide critical expertise across the VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA submarine programs.

Opportunities within C5I Test and Engineering span the entire system lifecycle from initial concept and design through development, hardware/software integration, system testing, and final delivery aboard the submarine. Beyond new construction, engineers also contribute to sustaining the operational fleet through the analysis and resolution of in-service issues, evaluation of obsolescence concerns, and execution of NPES modernization initiatives to maintain the Navys technological edge.

Responsibilities

• Task management skills to coordinate, direct, and participate in diverse test evolutions and troubleshooting efforts
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to read and interpret system drawings, diagrams, in relation to Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES)
• Candidates must be able to interact on various levels with personnel from Electric Boat (Subordinates, peers, Supervisors and Managers) as well as the Customer
• Familiarity with submarine construction and test philosophies
• Installation and configuration, network administration of networking systems, routers, and switches
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and concurrently complete multiple assignments as required in addition to de-confliction skills
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate with management and technical personnel on various levels
• Strong problem solving skills

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of hands on experience relevant to maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting and repair of Virginia Class Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES)
• Current active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred:

• US Navy Instructor Certification
• Fiber optics experience

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.