Test Engineer Senior - Electrical

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. seeks Test Engineers for the Columbia I&C & AC Power department. You will join a seasoned engineering team focused on power distribution, reactor and steam plant systems for the Columbia Class submarines.

Responsibilities include developing test procedures, troubleshooting electrical systems, leading component qualification testing, mentoring junior engineers, and drafting manuals and maintenance specifications for complex submarine systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Navy experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and work from electrical system diagrams and schematics
• Mentor entry-level engineers and work in high-performance teams

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures for the first of a new class of submarines
• Troubleshoot and provide construction support for electrical systems
• Lead component qualification testing projects
• Mentor newer engineers as technical leaders
• Develop technical documentation including manuals and maintenance specs
• Manage system and component interfaces (electrical, structural, piping, mechanical)
• Support 3D model development and arrangement of systems and components
• Oversee subcontractor designs, manufacturing, testing, and qualification
• Obtain customer approval of designs via formal correspondence
• Support ongoing construction, testing, and time-critical troubleshooting at shipyards

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

High school diploma

Job description

The COLUMBIA I&C & AC Power department is looking for highly motivated Test Engineers. Successful candidates will be joining a strong and experienced engineering team in an exciting and fast-paced environment focused on designing power distribution, reactor plant, steam plant, and electric plant systems and equipment for the new COLUMBIA Class submarines.

Responsibilities

• Developing the test procedures for the first of a new class of submarines
• Troubleshooting and construction support for electrical systems
• Leading component qualification testing projects
• Mentoring newer engineers as both technical leaders and professionals
• Supporting development of associated technical documentation, including manuals, operating instructions, repair parts lists, preventative maintenance specifications, etc.
• Managing system and component interfaces including electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical
• Supporting 3D model development and arrangement of systems, cableways, and system components.
• Overseeing subcontractor designs, manufacturing, testing, and qualification
• Obtaining customer approval of designs and requirements via formal correspondence.
• Supporting the ongoing construction, testing, and time critical troubleshooting for the COLUMBIA Class submarines at the Quonset Point and Groton shipyards.

Ideal candidates for D429 possess a diverse knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong drive to meet requirements on schedule and budget with a focus on achieving the highest quality. This is your opportunity to contribute to the design and construction of the next generation of submarines.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years Navy experience
• High school diploma

Preferred

• Nuclear Propulsion Plant experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree
• Project planning and management experience
• Reactor Plant Operator and/or Electric Plant Operator experience

Skills

Candidates must be highly motivated, possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be able to multi-task, work in teams and possess skills that permit independent functioning without significant oversight, and work under pressure. Candidate must pay high attention to detail. Effective teamwork is mandatory. The candidate must be highly motivated and well-organized. Must able to mentor entry-level employees. Ability to work on a high performance team. Candidates must be able to read & work from electrical system diagrams and schematics