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Test Engineer - Non Nuclear Test - CWS & NPES

General Dynamics
Groton, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

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Overview

D441 Test Engineers plan and execute Combat and Weapons Systems and Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems test programs with D278 Electronics Technicians in the shop, COATS facility CCSMs and shipboard for all submarine classes in a safe and efficient manner.

D441 Test Engineer responsibilities include:
  • Qualifying as and executing all duties of a Shift Test Director IAW NAVSEA
  • Conducting thorough job hazard analysis briefs to assure personnel and equipment safety
  • Ensuring proper safety and re-entry control procedures are in place and strictly adhered to
  • Certifying all prerequisites are fully met prior to commencing tests
  • Evaluating recorded data for conformance to test procedure requirements and specifications
  • Performing post-testing procedure reviews for completeness and accuracy
  • Conducting effective shift turnover to maximize cross-shift work continuity and efficiency
  • Documenting, publishing, and troubleshooting test hold ups and non-conformances
  • Interaction with trade personnel, ships management, engineering, and government personnel

Qualifications

Required:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Minimum of two years of experience with shipboard construction, testing, and/or operation/familiarity with combat and weapons systems

Preferred:
  • Previous shipyard test or supervisory experience, or equivalent Navy experience onboard OHIO, VIRGINIA, SEAWOLF, or LOS ANGELES class submarines
  • Experience with the Navy tag-out process, EB shipboard tag-out process, or EB non-shipboard tag-out process is highly desired

Skills

Must have the ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate good personal and personnel management skills. This position also requires excellent task management and communication skills to coordinate and direct integrated test evolutions, as well as understanding submarine construction and test philosophies.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, 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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