Test Engineering - Groton, CT, United States - BuildSubmarines
Description
Responsibilities for this PositionD430 - SSBN Weapons Simulation & Test - Test Engineer
US-CT-Groton
Job ID:
Type:
Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category:
Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard
Overview
D430 SSBN Strategic and Tactical Weapons System Engineering
Department 430, develops in-house embedded systems and integrates government furnished equipment to support the Strategic and Tactical Weapons Systems of the Columbia Class and other submarine classes.
Opportunities exist within the following department team:
SSBN WEAPONS SIMULATION & TEST
The SSBN Weapons Simulation & Test group is responsible for CLB tactical and strategic weapons systems qualification test, simulators, and test equipment.
Developing and maintaining simulation and stimulation equipment to support system and component development as well as formal qualification of those systems and components
Maintaining computer-based test sets to support shipyard grooming of strategic weapons system components, including the construction and integration efforts related to the test sets
Developing and maintaining a new CLB tactical systems trainer
Simulation and Test responsibilities include but are not limited to:Developing system and component level test procedures and scenarios that trace to system, hardware, and software requirements
Developing and executing test procedures/scenarios to verify system and component level requirements
Developing and maintaining requirements for simulators
Developing software for custom simulators
Participating in environmental testing
Finding and troubleshooting bugs in the system
Developing custom simulators, which model the behavior of ship systems and provide real-time input/output interfaces
Developing of custom test equipment, used in construction grooming
Verifying requirements of components for both US and UK Submarines
Preparing test reports to document as-run test results
Developing system simulation to provide system-specific input/output responses
The test team member will work closely with other members of the SSBN Strategic and Tactical Systems team in the Systems, Hardware, and Software Engineering groups to deliver products that meet or exceed quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
In addition, the test team member will interact with subcontractor team members, Government test witnesses, and US and UK Navy stakeholders.
A successful candidate will have the ability to work in a fast paced, team environment, coordinating with other disciplines, while meeting schedule and budget constraints.
Self-motivated with the ability to think objectively and drive technical solutions to successful conclusion
Knowledge of Systems Engineering lifecycle and standards
Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, as well as the ability to present technical/programmatic content to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Required:5-10 years of relevant experience
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Internal candidates must be from organizations outside of Operations (Casciano/Gabriel)
Preferred:
Test or troubleshooting experience
Experience with IBM Rational Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System
Navy Submarine Experience
Knowledge of Strategic Weapon Systems or Payload Launch Control
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