Test Engineer - Non Nuclear Test - CWS & NPES - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton seeks a D441 Test Engineer to lead and execute tests of Combat and Weapons Systems across submarine classes, ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will qualify as Shift Test Director per NAVSEA guidelines, perform safety briefs, analyze data, and coordinate with shipyard and government personnel to ensure reliable test results.

This role requires teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of two years of shipboard testing/operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Qualify as Shift Test Director per NAVSEA guidelines.
• Conduct safety and hazard analysis briefs to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
• Ensure proper safety and re-entry procedures are in place and followed.
• Certify prerequisites before tests begin.
• Evaluate recorded data for conformance to procedures and specs.
• Perform post-testing reviews for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct effective shift turnover for cross-shift continuity.
• Document, publish, and troubleshoot test hold ups and non-conformances.
• Interact with trade personnel, ships management, engineering, and government personnel.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Test planning

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

D441 Test Engineers plan and execute Combat and Weapons Systems and Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems test programs with D278 Electronics Technicians in the shop, COATS facility CCSMs and shipboard for all submarine classes in a safe and efficient manner.

D441 Test Engineer responsibilities include:

• Qualifying as and executing all duties of a Shift Test Director IAW NAVSEA 0905-485-6010
• Conducting thorough job hazard analysis briefs to assure personnel and equipment safety
• Ensuring proper safety and re-entry control procedures are in place and strictly adhered to
• Certifying all prerequisites are fully met prior to commencing tests
• Evaluating recorded data for conformance to test procedure requirements and specifications
• Performing post-testing procedure reviews for completeness and accuracy
• Conducting effective shift turnover to maximize cross-shift work continuity and efficiency
• Documenting, publishing, and troubleshooting test hold ups and non-conformances
• Interaction with trade personnel, ships management, engineering, and government personnel

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Minimum of two years of experience with shipboard construction, testing, and/or operation/familiarity with combat and weapons systems

Preferred:

• Previous shipyard test or supervisory experience, or equivalent Navy experience onboard OHIO, VIRGINIA, SEAWOLF, or LOS ANGELES class submarines
• Experience with the Navy tag-out process, EB shipboard tag-out process, or EB non-shipboard tag-out process is highly desired

Skills

Must have the ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate good personal and personnel management skills. This position also requires excellent task management and communication skills to coordinate and direct integrated test evolutions, as well as understanding submarine construction and test philosophies.

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

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