Overview
The Test Equipment Development group provides specialized engineering support for test and evaluation programs associated with non‑nuclear ship systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, and fluid system architectures, as well as selected steam plant subsystems. The group supports VIRGINIA Class submarine new construction—encompassing the VIRGINIA Payload Module (VPM) and Subsea and Seabed Warfare (SSW) capabilities—and delivers engineering support across all overhaul, and repair (OH&R) programs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collaborate with design and materials engineering teams to develop or update engineered drawings that align with test procedures and ship system requirements, coordinating as needed with system engineers, trades, vendors, purchasing, program office personnel, and ship management.
- Design and/or support the procurement of temporary support systems required to deliver temporary services to shipboard systems.
- Perform engineering calculations for temporary fluid systems and fixtures, including pressure, flow, and stress analyses, using Mathcad and other engineering software.
- Develop a broad understanding of shipboard systems to provide engineering support throughout all phases of construction.
- Provide technical guidance and rapid deck‑plate support to the shipyard test organization for resolving test issues at Groton and Quonset Point (QP) facilities.
- Prepare vendor requisitions (VREQs) and issue dispositions for vendor information requests (VIRs) related to materials governed by the group’s drawings.
- Support emergent work that may require occasional extended hours and weekend availability.
- Travel as needed to QP and other facilities to support air flask testing and additional test evolutions.
The ideal candidate is one who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys balancing analytical design work with deck plate support for the trades, and is eager to deepen their knowledge of the submarines they help build.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or higher or related technical degree
- 1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
Preferred:
- General familiarity with submarine design with an emphasis on non-nuclear ships systems (HM&E piping systems).
- Experience using and navigating in Teamcenter and the design process directives (DpD) is a plus.
- Active DOD Secret Clearance
- GD&T – ASME Y14.5 knowledge
Skills
- Ability to engineer temporary fluid‑handling systems for construction and testing operations
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and effective written and verbal communication.
- Highly self‑motivated, capable of working independently from the core organization while managing multiple concurrent tasks.
- Ability to collaborate with various EB design and waterfront engineering teams, with strong interpersonal skills and a high level of attention to detail.
Environmental Attributes
Inside, Outside
