Test Engineer Senior/Specialist - Systems at General Dynamics Electric Boat

Overview

Electric Boat, Middletown, RI: The Newport Engineering Office (NEO) department 702 is seeking experienced non-degreed engineering personnel to be members of the Commissioned Submarine Backfit and Modernization Team. The team applies diversified engineering skills, leads teams of engineering and design personnel which produce ship's design products in support of Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES) Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) implementation on OHIO and VIRGINIA classes of submarines.

The candidate will have the responsibility for a defined system, work package, project, or task to include the following:

• Leading the kickoff of a Design/Drawing Development project (SHIPALT, TRID)
• Providing System Level analysis (Electrical Concentration) of all Government Furnished Information (GFI)
• Provide Cognizant Engineer support to all projects assigned
• Provide Project Management, Technical leadership and Project Quality to all projects assigned
• Provide a technical review of design drawings, cable test procedures, engineer changes, manual change requests, and liaison action requests.

Engineering personnel will also interface with customers and/or end users such as NAVSEA PMS392 and PMS396, NUWC Codes 25, 34 and NPES Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARM). Occasional off-site travel is required to participate in on hull ship checks for SHIPALT design.

This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse group of engineers and non-degreed engineering personnel, who possess a strong reputation for producing quality ship's design products that greatly support the US NAVY. NEO offers the opportunity to work on large technically challenging projects, but with the flexibility and personal feel of a small office environment. NEO is committed to mentoring one another, emphasizing employee growth, and providing advancement opportunities as the key to the success of our group. NEO is located in a small corporate park with plenty of parking and is close to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), local housing, restaurants, and shops. NEO is within driving distance to Providence, Boston, Cape Cod, and Connecticut.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allow 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 4-15 years of relevant experience or Military (Navy) experience
• Eligible for a Secret security clearance
• Experience working successfully both in a team environment and independently

Preferred:

• Submarine qualified Forward Electronics rating with a technical background in NPES desired.
• Three years or more Systems Engineering experience and leadership expertise desired.
• Experience with Submarine Ship Alterations and Engineering Changes desired.

Skills

• Candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, and be able to work independently as well as in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule work, multi-task, and to direct others to accomplish tasks is required.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation (e.g. Design drawings, Engineering Changes, Technical Manuals, etc.).
  
  

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

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