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Test Engineer - Non Nuclear Test - CWS & NPES - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Skills

Required

  • shipboard construction
  • combat and weapons systems
  • submarine
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling

Preferred

  • shipyard test
  • onboard
  • OHIO / VIRGINIA / SEAWOLF / LOS
  • ANGELES class submarines
  • Navy tag-out process / EB shipboard tag-out process / EB non-shipboard

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.

Responsibilities

  • D441 Test Engineer responsibilities include: Qualifying as and executing all duties of a Shift Test Director IAW NAVSEA 0905-485-6010 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

Requirements

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
  • 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

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