Test Engineer - Systems

Electric Boats • $80K — $110K *
Groton, CT 06340In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense
  • 2+ years' experience in a collaborative engineering/construction environment
  • Preferred: Testing experience
  • Preferred: Construction support experience
  • Preferred: Familiarity with COLUMBIA Class IPS system

Responsibilities

  • Support design deliverables across technical disciplines for COLUMBIA Class modifications
  • Manage vendors to finalize designs for test facilities
  • Review and approve technical deliverables from commercial vendors
  • Provide construction support and resolve technical issues during outfitting
  • Develop system designs for IPS equipment integration
  • Assemble consensus among engineering and design teams to address complex challenges
  • Create system descriptions and acceptance testing documents for naval operations

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
  • Engagement with cutting-edge defense technologies
  • Chance to work on critical national defense projects
  • Potential for advancement in a growing field
Full Job Description
Overview

Electric Boat is preparing to execute a construction and test program for the COLUMBIA Class Integrated Power Systems (IPS) at the IPS Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA. The IPS includes the propulsion plant (electric drive) and electrical power distribution system. Electric Boat has been tasked with outfitting the space to integrate and test the lead ship motor module. Following that program, the site will be used to test all subsequent COLUMBIA Class motor modules. Outfitting of the motor modules will occur at the Electric Boat Quonset Point facility as well as possible focus factories in the future. A pre-production integrated test program of prototypic equipment is in progress at the IPS CTF and on-going through the start of the motor module test program.

Key Tasks
  • Support Electric Boat development of design deliverables from every technical discipline (e.g. structural, mechanical, electrical) for modification of the COLUMBIA Class design to facilitate construction and test evolutions within the Electric Boat shipyard and Government test facilities
  • Management of commercial vendors finalizing the design of test facilities at Government shipyards and test facilities where portions of the COLUMBIA Class submarine will be built or tested
  • Review and approval of commercial vendor technical deliverables
  • Construction support and technical problem resolution of emergent issues during the outfitting of the IPS CTF in preparation for testing of COLUMBIA Class submarine equipment
  • Development of system designs for COLUMBIA Class IPS equipment integration
  • Assemble and build consensus with Engineering, Design, and Design/Build/Sustain teams to solve complex issues.
  • Develop electrical system descriptions, operating procedures, and acceptance testing documents for use by naval operators and shipyard testing programs.
  • Interface with external and internal customers to ensure program documents meet the intent of installations and testing
  • Support analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues discovered during module outfitting, installation, removal, and during the test program


Qualifications

Required:
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense
  • 2+ years' experience in a collaborative engineering/construction environment


Preferred:
  • Testing experience
  • Construction support experience
  • Engineering construction support and troubleshooting experience
  • Familiarity and experience with the COLUMBIA Class IPS system
  • Previous Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering


Skills

  • The ability to build and lead both local and remote teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

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