What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer - CWITT position at General Dynamics?
Overview
C5I Integration & Test Engineers utilize their operational, maintenance, and subject matter expertise to support the design, development, and testing of Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES) for new-construction U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering practices, these roles provide critical expertise across the VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA submarine programs.
Opportunities within C5I Test and Engineering span the entire system lifecycle-from initial concept and design through development, hardware/software integration, system testing, and final delivery aboard the submarine. Beyond new construction, engineers also contribute to sustaining the operational fleet through the analysis and resolution of in-service issues, evaluation of obsolescence concerns, and execution of NPES modernization initiatives to maintain the Navy's technological edge.
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Skills
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet
C5I Integration & Test Engineers utilize their operational, maintenance, and subject matter expertise to support the design, development, and testing of Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES) for new-construction U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering practices, these roles provide critical expertise across the VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA submarine programs.
Opportunities within C5I Test and Engineering span the entire system lifecycle-from initial concept and design through development, hardware/software integration, system testing, and final delivery aboard the submarine. Beyond new construction, engineers also contribute to sustaining the operational fleet through the analysis and resolution of in-service issues, evaluation of obsolescence concerns, and execution of NPES modernization initiatives to maintain the Navy's technological edge.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years of hands on experience relevant to maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting and repair of Virginia Class Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES)
- Current active DoD Secret clearance
Preferred:
- US Navy Instructor Certification
- Fiber optics experience
Skills
- Task management skills to coordinate, direct, and participate in diverse test evolutions and troubleshooting efforts
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to read and interpret system drawings, diagrams, in relation to Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES)
- Candidates must be able to interact on various levels with personnel from Electric Boat (Subordinates, peers, Supervisors and Managers) as well as the Customer
- Familiarity with submarine construction and test philosophies
- Installation and configuration, network administration of networking systems, routers, and switches
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and concurrently complete multiple assignments as required in addition to de-confliction skills
- Strong communication skills; ability to communicate with management and technical personnel on various levels
- Strong problem solving skills
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet