HireFT
Browse JobsHow it worksPricingSuccess Stories
    Back to jobs
    GE

    General Dynamics Electric Boat

    Shipbuilding

    Test Engineer Senior - Electrical

    Groton, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 2d ago
    All General Dynamics Electric Boat jobs

    Job description

    Overview

    The COLUMBIA I&C & AC Power department is looking for highly motivated Test Engineers. Successful candidates will be joining a strong and experienced engineering team in an exciting and fast-paced environment focused on designing power distribution, reactor plant, steam plant, and electric plant systems and equipment for the new COLUMBIA Class submarines.

    D429 offers a unique engineering opportunity to work in any of a wide variety of electrical engineering concentrations (power generation and distribution, steam-plant and reactor-plant instrumentation & control, project management, etc.). Successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of their assigned systems or components, which includes:

    • Developing the test procedures for the first of a new class of submarines
    • Troubleshooting and construction support for electrical systems
    • Leading component qualification testing projects
    • Mentoring newer engineers as both technical leaders and professionals
    • Supporting development of associated technical documentation, including manuals, operating instructions, repair parts lists, preventative maintenance specifications, etc.
    • Managing system and component interfaces including electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical
    • Supporting 3D model development and arrangement of systems, cableways, and system components.
    • Overseeing subcontractor designs, manufacturing, testing, and qualification
    • Obtaining customer approval of designs and requirements via formal correspondence.
    • Supporting the ongoing construction, testing, and time critical troubleshooting for the COLUMBIA Class submarines at the Quonset Point and Groton shipyards.

    Ideal candidates for D429 possess a diverse knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong drive to meet requirements on schedule and budget with a focus on achieving the highest quality. This is your opportunity to contribute to the design and construction of the next generation of submarines.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • 4+ years Navy experience
    • High school diploma

    Preferred:

    • Nuclear Propulsion Plant experience
    • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree
    • Project planning and management experience
    • Reactor Plant Operator and/or Electric Plant Operator experience

    Skills

    Candidates must be highly motivated, possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be able to multi-task, work in teams and possess skills that permit independent functioning without significant oversight, and work under pressure. Candidate must pay high attention to detail. Effective teamwork is mandatory. The candidate must be highly motivated and well-organized. Must able to mentor entry-level employees. Ability to work on a high performance team. Candidates must be able to read & work from electrical system diagrams and schematics

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

    Open job posting
    GE

    About the company

    General Dynamics Electric Boat

    General Dynamics Electric Boat is a subsidiary of General Dynamics that designs, builds, and repairs submarines for the United States Navy.

    View all General Dynamics Electric Boat jobs
    Industry
    Shipbuilding
    Open roles
    164

    Interested in this role?

    Apply with HireFT

    Free to start — no card required.

    Your fit

    How well do you match?

    Sign in to see how your résumé lines up with this role.