Test Facilities Electrician

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a D237 Test Services and Support Electrician to support Steam and Electric Plant and HM&E Test programs at the Groton shipyard and Quonset Point. Responsibilities include routing, installing, and servicing electrical temporary services and systems for test facilities.

The role emphasizes adherence to NAVSEA 6010, ESD, radiation worker qualifications, and frequent heavy lifting in an environment with strict safety and material handling standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical experience.
• 1+ year of electrical experience.
• Prior military training or electrical job experience or training from Vocational or Technical School or Community College.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routing, installation, and maintenance of Shore Power and Pier Diesel cabling and diesel load testing.
• Read and interpret isometric and electrical drawings for kit building and test equipment assembly.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety checks on test facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and analyze test equipment with testers and support continuous improvement.
• Operate with integrity and manage material history and handling.

Skills

Self-motivated and technically minded

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

Electrical competencies

Inventory control and attention to det

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Information

• Requisition ID: 2026-18692
• Location: US-CT-Groton
• Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard
• Trade: Manufacturing Support/Trades
• Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

The D237 Test Services and Support Electrician is responsible to support the performance of the Steam and Electric Plant (S&EP), and Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Test programs for the VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA Class in both Groton and Quonset Point, and routing, installing, and servicing various electrical temporary services and systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Standing crib issue point attendant ensuring correct materials are issued to testers that are in compliance with application, rating, and conformity to their intended end use.
• Routing, installation, and maintenance of Shore Power and Pier Diesel cabling and diesel load testing.
• Reading and interpreting isometric, electrical system, and test equipment drawings/diagrams for kit building and test equipment assembly.
• Achieving and maintaining qualifications in NAVSEA 6010, Electrostatic Discharge, Limited Radiation Worker, and Tag-Out.
• Conducting preventative maintenance of test and shipboard equipment to include electrical testing and safety checks of Test Facilities' cabling / equipment and performing necessary repairs of Test Facilities' equipment.
• Working shipboard with electrical testers to troubleshoot and analyze issues that arise with test equipment and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Routing, installing, and servicing various electrical temporary services and systems for Test
• Using shop equipment to clean, service, repair, and fabricate test equipment (ultra-sonic sink, drill press, etc.).
• Operating with the highest level of integrity and formality with strict compliance on material history and handling.
• Possessing a flexible schedule to accommodate major milestone and key event testing as required.
• Performing heavy lifting, pulling and climbing (ladders) and work in tight/confined spaces for extended periods of time.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED or 2 years of related technical experience
• 1+ year of electrical experience
• Prior military training or electrical job experience or training from Vocational or Technical School or Community College.

Preferred:

• Warehousing experience

Skills

• Self-motivated and technically minded with an understanding of the submarine test program
• Knowledgeable of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
• Possess electrical competencies
• Organizational skills including inventory, attention to detail, and customer service.

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

• Acids or Alkalis
• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet