Test Procedure Architect – Integrated Power Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Test Procedure Writer/Engineer to bridge engineering designs and hands-on testing at our IPS compatibility program. You will author, review, and maintain step-by-step test procedures and ensure they meet ERD/PRD requirements, with a focus on safety, quality, and traceability.

You will collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and Software teams, perform walkthroughs, and coordinate with technicians at the test facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• 5+ years post-graduate engineering experience in hardware/manufacturing/software or submarine-related roles.
• Proven track record of writing high-consequence technical manuals and test scripts.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and maintain step-by-step technical test procedures.
• Interpret ERDs and PRDs to define testable conditions and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Systems, Design, Electrical, and Software Engineers to document inputs.
• Perform walk-throughs with technicians to validate procedures for safety and accuracy.
• Ensure procedures conform to regulatory and internal quality standards.
• Submit, track, and archive documents in EDMS.
• Develop formal correspondence to government for document approvals.
• Interface with internal and external customers to ensure alignment.
• Travel to the test facility as needed to observe procedures in action.

Skills

Schematic literacy

Technical writing

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Word

Adobe

Visio

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Test Procedure Writer/Engineer to bridge engineering designs and hands-on testing at our IPS compatibility program. You will author, review, and maintain step-by-step test procedures and ensure they meet ERD/PRD requirements, with a focus on safety, quality, and traceability.

You will collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and Software teams, perform walkthroughs, and coordinate with technicians at the test facility.