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Assistant Chief Test Engineer - STO - 2nd & 3rd shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026
Assistant Chief Test Engineer - STO - 2nd & 3rd shift
Requisition ID 2025-16708 Location US-CT-Groton Seat Location EB Groton Shipyard Trade Management Shift 2nd, 3rd Security Clearance Required Secret Number of Openings 8
Overview

The Shipyard Test Organization is seeking a highly motivated and engaged Assistant Chief Test Engineer to support the project Chief Test Engineer in the planning, preparation and execution of the STO Test program for a new construction Virginia Class hull. The selected candidate would be responsible to provide oversight and coordination of all Steam & Electric Plant and Hull, Mechanical & Electrical testing in accordance with NAVSEA 0905-485-6010 and Steam & Electrical Plant Manual for Control of Testing and Plant Conditions.

The Assistant Chief Test Engineer shall be dedicated to the continuous development of their salary and hourly crew support, have a strong focus on Quality, Safety, Shipbuilding Velocity and People. The ACTE shall uphold the Shipyard Test Organization pillars of Formality, Procedural Compliance, Integrity, Ownership, and Planning.

Duties include but are not limited to:

    Effectively manage and develop a team of 2-6 Test Supervisors, and an hourly workforce of 15-40 hourly mechanical and electrical technicians.
  • Strict adherence to all CONOPs initiatives: Red Work/Green Work, Test Form Prosecution, OWL (Operations Worklist), Workforce Efficiency.
  • Professionally interface with various entities: Ships Management, Ships Force, JPTG, Naval Reactors, Vendors and all supporting shipyard trades and engineering.
  • Develop the 3-week testing plan IAW the STO Playbook and collaborate with Trade and Nuclear leadership to ensure interdepartmental partnership
  • Direct the performance of all HM&E/S&EP testing assigned
  • Control temporary shipboard systems and utilities installation, such as shore power, cooling water, steam, air and other gases used in support of testing, system operation and control of ships conditions
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable procedures and instructions
  • Maintain stringent controls and coordination of all activities involving system reentry and restoration and/or affecting ship's conditions (Watertight Integrity Permits) in accordance with all SSP and Work Control procedures
  • Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification as Non-Nuclear Shift Test Engineer. This qualification is compensated with a premium upon completion.
Qualifications

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3 years of experience in the Non-nuclear, Nuclear, or NPES Test Organizations, having achieved a minimum rank of Test Engineer and/or Test Supervisor, or Shipyard experience as a General Foreman or USN LCPO experience.
  • Experience with Lockout / Tagout work controls
  • Experience with mechanical and/or electrical test

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Business Management. Other Engineering and Business degrees will be considered.
  • Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience
  • Project Management Experience
Skills
  • Ability to interpret schematics and isometrics
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
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General Dynamics Electric Boat is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age,
protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

 

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