Test Engineer - Technical Lead

Electric Boats • $100K — $130K *
Groton, CT 06340In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 10+ years of experience in technical documentation or U.S. naval experience
  • Experience with submarine ship systems documentation
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD secret clearance
  • Successful completion of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (preferred)
  • Background in submarine systems/components (preferred)
  • Experience with submarine Logistics Technical Data preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance on new and modified logistics technical data
  • Ensure quality of interactive electronic technical manuals
  • Interface with various engineering and shipyard teams to resolve issues
  • Facilitate resolution of comments on logistics technical data products
  • Attend meetings to evaluate designs and provide man-hour estimates for updates
  • Collaborate with supervisors to prioritize and manage workload
  • Implement process improvement initiatives as needed

Benefits

  • Workplace driven by integrity, innovation, and excellence
  • Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans
  • Tuition assistance for ongoing education
  • Opportunities for career growth and mentorship
  • Job stability and expansion with thousands of new positions
  • Inclusive culture with employee resource groups
  • Direct contribution to national defense and the U.S. Navy's missions
Full Job Description
Overview

Role Overview

D403 (Technical Services) is seeking an experienced Test Engineer - Technical Lead. This group is cognizant of the development, maintenance, and distribution of logistics technical data (LTD) for all submarine classes. LTD includes ship systems manuals, component technical manuals, steam and electric plant manuals, special emphasis program boundary books, and maintenance and alteration documents.

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Provide technical guidance, oversight, and coordination of the development of new and modified LTD
  • Ensure the quality of interactive electronic technical manuals and guarantee that products are prepared in accordance with published procedures and processes
  • Interface regularly with various EB Engineering disciplines, shipyard organizations, and the Navy customer to resolve or better understand technical and programmatic issues
  • Facilitate the resolution of internal and external comments against LTD products
  • Attend kickoff meetings, evaluate designs, and provide department man-hour estimates for manual updates or other products as appropriate; updates routinely include new designs or backfit modernizations
  • Work with supervision to determine priorities, develop schedules, and manage workload
  • Recommend and implement process improvement initiatives, as appropriate
Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 10+ years of experience with technical documentation and/or U.S. naval experience
  • Experience operating, maintaining, or documenting submarine ship systems and the use of operating procedures
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD secret clearance

Preferred

  • Successful completion of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
  • A qualified Naval Nuclear Engineer, a prior served Engineering Department Master Chief, or a prior served Chief of the Boat
  • A technical background in submarine systems/components
  • Direct involvement with special emphasis programs (DSS-SOC, SUBSAFE, and Fly-by-Wire) requirements
  • Experience working with submarine Logistics Technical Data (Ship System Manual, Technical Manuals, etc.)
Skills
  • Microsoft Office skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently 
  • Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work
  • Ability to direct others to accomplish tasks 

Why Join Us

  • We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
  • Career Growth – Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company
  • Stability & Expansion – We’re growing, adding thousands of new jobs across our facilities
  • Inclusive Culture – Employee Resource Groups and community engagement
  • Impactful Work – Every role contributes directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy’s mission

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