Demo

Test Engineer- Comm Systems

General Dynamics
Groton, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/12/2026

Job Details

Overview

Candidate will provide support for all classes of U.S. Submarines from construction through dock side testing. Candidate will also support design and develop future electronic systems, support construction of the VIRGINIA class, as well as the COLUMBIA Class.

D442 works closely with the U.S. Navy, Government, Vendors and other EB Departments associated with ship systems component construction and development to ensure the comms system requirements are met.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
  • Perform routine inspections of CSRR during construction in Quonset Point Rhode Island and Austal Ship Yard Mobile Alabama
  • Work with trades and operations during construction of the CCSM
  • Maintain on-site relationship with Navy users
  • Handle Secret and COMSEC material
  • Interface with the Government, Navy, Trades, Operations, and vendors
  • Support integrations, COATS testing, and Dockside testing
  • Perform thorough reviews of ER's. drawings, procedures, and other technical documents
  • Some weekend work required
  • Travel is estimated less than 25%

Qualifications

Required:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • 5 years of experience in operating Navy communication equipment, loading crypto keys, and maintaining security compliance.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred:
  • Familiarity with operating and handling of special property
  • Electrical/Equipment Drawings

Skills

  • Ability to work independently or in a team
  • Technical writing skills
  • Applicant must be able to read, write, and interpret drawings, specifications, procedures, reports, and other documents
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to ensure effective interface with a variety of organizations.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in order to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take prompt and effective action.
  • Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point (or equivalent).
  • Applicant should have the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to investigate problems by effectively asking questions, extracting necessary data from available sources, and working with others to determine root causes and implement appropriate solutions
  • Self-motivated
  • Well organized
  • Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities

Environmental Attributes

Inside
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Salary.com Estimation for Test Engineer- Comm Systems in Groton, CT
$108,313 to $124,981
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Test Engineer- Comm Systems?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Test Engineer- Comm Systems career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$84,546 - $99,351
Income Estimation: 
$104,692 - $122,242
Income Estimation: 
$104,692 - $122,242
Income Estimation: 
$128,874 - $152,513
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at General Dynamics

  • General Dynamics Scottsdale, AZ
  • Job Details Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also require... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • General Dynamics Sterling, MI
  • Job Details Job Description Senior Digital Enterprise Engineer As a member of the Digital Engineering team the Senior Digital Enterprise Engineer will supp... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • General Dynamics Pittsfield, MA
  • Job Details Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. CLEARANCE ... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • General Dynamics Orlando, FL
  • Job Details Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 5 years of job-relat... more
  • 14 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Test Engineer- Comm Systems jobs in the Groton, CT area that may be a better fit.

  • General Dynamics Stonington, CT
  • Job Details Overview There's never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamic... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • General Dynamics Groton, CT
  • Job Details Overview Ship Control develops in-house electronic systems and integrates vendor/government supplied equipment to support the VA/CLB Ship Contr... more
  • 2 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!