Demo

Test Engineer Senior - Electrical

General Dynamics
Groton, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026 CLOSED ON 6/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer Senior - Electrical position at General Dynamics?

Overview

The COLUMBIA I&C & AC Power department is looking for highly motivated Test Engineers. Successful candidates will be joining a strong and experienced engineering team in an exciting and fast-paced environment focused on designing power distribution, reactor plant, steam plant, and electric plant systems and equipment for the new COLUMBIA Class submarines.

D429 offers a unique engineering opportunity to work in any of a wide variety of electrical engineering concentrations (power generation and distribution, steam-plant and reactor-plant instrumentation & control, project management, etc.). Successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of their assigned systems or components, which includes:
  • Developing the test procedures for the first of a new class of submarines
  • Troubleshooting and construction support for electrical systems
  • Leading component qualification testing projects
  • Mentoring newer engineers as both technical leaders and professionals
  • Supporting development of associated technical documentation, including manuals, operating instructions, repair parts lists, preventative maintenance specifications, etc.
  • Managing system and component interfaces including electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical
  • Supporting 3D model development and arrangement of systems, cableways, and system components.
  • Overseeing subcontractor designs, manufacturing, testing, and qualification
  • Obtaining customer approval of designs and requirements via formal correspondence.
  • Supporting the ongoing construction, testing, and time critical troubleshooting for the COLUMBIA Class submarines at the Quonset Point and Groton shipyards.

Ideal candidates for D429 possess a diverse knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong drive to meet requirements on schedule and budget with a focus on achieving the highest quality. This is your opportunity to contribute to the design and construction of the next generation of submarines.

Qualifications

Required:
  • 4 years Navy experience
  • High school diploma

Preferred:
  • Nuclear Propulsion Plant experience
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree
  • Project planning and management experience
  • Reactor Plant Operator and/or Electric Plant Operator experience

Skills

Candidates must be highly motivated, possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be able to multi-task, work in teams and possess skills that permit independent functioning without significant oversight, and work under pressure. Candidate must pay high attention to detail. Effective teamwork is mandatory. The candidate must be highly motivated and well-organized. Must able to mentor entry-level employees. Ability to work on a high performance team. Candidates must be able to read & work from electrical system diagrams and schematics

Salary.com Estimation for Test Engineer Senior - Electrical in Groton, CT
$114,351 to $132,412
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 Senior - Electrical?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Test Engineer Senior - Electrical career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$104,692 - $122,242
Income Estimation: 
$128,874 - $152,513
Income Estimation: 
$84,546 - $99,351
Income Estimation: 
$104,692 - $122,242
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
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 Anchorage, AK
  • Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Publi... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • General Dynamics Washington, DC
  • Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • General Dynamics Annapolis, MD
  • Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI Polygr... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • General Dynamics Fort Meade, MD
  • Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI Polygr... more
  • 5 Days Ago


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

  • General Dynamics Groton, CT
  • Overview Nuclear Test Electrical Engineering is responsible for proper installation and testing of reactor plant electrical systems, including Instrumentat... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • General Dynamics Electric Boat New London, CT
  • Nuclear Test Electrical Engineering is responsible for proper installation and testing of reactor plant electrical systems, including Instrumentation and C... more
  • 1 Day Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!