Test Supervisor - NPES - 2nd Shift Columbia

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a Test Supervisor for NPES on the 2nd shift at Groton. The role leads a team of Electronics Technicians in testing Combat and Weapons Systems during construction and ship availabilities aboard submarines.

The position requires coordinating staffing, interfacing with multiple departments, and ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals are met. Submarine experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years in electrical/electronic trades or shipyard test experience.
• Experience with submarine Combat and Weapons Systems preferred.
• Previous qualification as Combat and Weapons Systems Shift Test Director preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electronics Test technicians in testing Combat and Weapons Systems cabling and components.
• Coordinate 278 manning needs among project Chief Test Engineers.
• Serve as primary contact for testing needs between Chief Test Engineer and Electronics Technicians.
• Interface with Engineering, Ships' Management, Quality, and Navy personnel.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

EWP

CPI

SPI

Work Order processing

Job description

Test Supervisor - NPES - 2nd Shift Columbia

Test Supervisor - NPES - 2nd Shift Columbia

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20301

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Management

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

The D278 Test Supervisor must provide supervision, technical assistance and overall direction to a team of hourly Electronics Technicians. Core to this position is the successful performance of the teams Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule and Continuous Improvement. Effective communication, leadership, creating a positive team environment with employees and peers are key elements to success for the selected candidate. This position requires the selected individual to interface with other departments to achieve success across all projects and is an excellent opportunity to advance into a career-building leadership position and gain invaluable experience in support of career development.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of assigned Electronics Test employees through the performance of testing Combat and Weapons Systems cabling and components during all phases of new construction and delivered ship availabilities onboard submarines.
• Coordinate Department 278 manning needs among project Chief Test Engineers
• Serve as primary point of contact for new construction project testing needs between the Chief Test Engineer and Electronics Technicians
• Interface with Chief Test Engineers, Test Engineers, Engineering, Ships' Management, Quality, Trade Departments and Ship Force Navy personnel in support of assigned tasking
• Lead the team in support of company goals for Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule and Process Improvement
• Assign work; provide technical expertise, instruction, mentoring, motivation and performance assessment of assigned employees
• Supervise all aspects of employees attendance, training, qualifications, discipline and administrative actions required to maintain the department
• Verify work performed by employees is being conducted in accordance with policies and procedures
• Perform verification that certification test procedures are being performed correctly
• Interface with union representation and leadership to resolve personnel or union issues
• Maintain electronic test equipment; calibration schedules, purchasing and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Ability to build a strong, cohesive team and drive them toward a high level of performance
• Ability to analyze performance data, formulate process improvement ideas and continuously improve performance
• Ability to communicate with all levels of workforce and management
• Good interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal skills
• Able to work in all internal or external environments onboard submarines under construction or repair

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma / GED required
• Minimum of 4 years of either electrical / electronic trades or shipyard test experience

Preferred:

• Experience with EWP, including: CPI, SPI, Work Order processing and status is desired
• Experience with submarine Combat and Weapons Systems, Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems or related experience is desired
• Previous or current qualification as a Combat and Weapons Systems Shift Test Director

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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.