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

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks a D441 Test Engineer to plan and execute Combat and Weapons Systems and Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems tests aboard submarine classes, alongside Electronics Technicians in shop, COATS facility CCSMs, and shipboard environments.

This role emphasizes safe, efficient test evolutions, prerequisite certification, data evaluation, post-test reviews, and smooth cross‑shift turnover.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Teamwork

People management

Task management

Communication

Submarine knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Required Qualifications

• 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