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

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a Test Engineer for Non Nuclear Test—D441, handling CWS & NPES on the 3rd shift. Responsibilities include qualifying as Shift Test Director, safety briefings, data evaluation, and cross-team coordination.

Requires a High School diploma, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and at least two years of shipboard experience with combat/weapon systems. EB Groton Shipyard offers challenging submarine testing environments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Secret security clearance ability required.
• 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

Personnel management

Task management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

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

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20302

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Management

EB Groton Shipyard

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

Responsibilities

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.

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

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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.