Test Engineer - Groton, United States - General Dynamics Electric Boat

Description

OverviewShip Control develops in-house electronic systems and integrates vendor/government supplied equipment to support the VA/CLB Ship Control System (SCS), VA/CLB Monitoring Systems, and the VA/CLB Portable Ship Control Systems (PSCS).

The selected candidate will be part of a high-performing, detail-oriented team that fulfills engineering tasks related to initial hardware production, shipboard installation, test, delivery, and at-sea testing of Ship Control components.

For delivered submarines, the group provides fleet support to resolve operational problems. Additionally, the candidate will serve as a POC for various Special Emphasis Program audits, e.g. NAVSEA Certification, NAVSEA Physical Configuration Audit (PCA), and Fly-by-Wire Ship Control System (FBW SCS).


The selected candidate's responsibilities include:
Leading the systems engineering effort to develop, build, install and certify Ship Control upgrades during Overhaul & Repair availabilities
Serve as a consultant to the Ship Control Hardware design team

Working with component engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and resolve problems on the deck plates, up to and including initial shipbuilder sea trials.

Overseeing production testing of components and systems
Developing troubleshooting procedures and technical documentation to support new construction
Providing input, as required, to support development of logistics products
Instructing trade personnel in accordance with strict Fly-By-Wire (FBW) quality requirements and division process directives
Providing technical input for test form development, as required
Engineering review and approval of Design Disclosures
Development and production support of Ship Control Electrical Components

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home.

This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables.

Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.


QualificationsRequired:
High School Diploma or GED
Internal candidate must be from organizations outside of Operations (Casciano/Gabriel)


Preferred:
Experience in testing and/or operations of Electronics Systems
Knowledge of submarine construction and test philosophies is highly desirable.

Physical QualificationsLight Lifting, Reaching, TwistingEnvironmental AttributesDry, Hot, Inside, Outside, Wet