Test Engineer - Systems in Groton, Connecticut at Electric Boat

Test Engineer - Systems

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2025-16916
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard

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 facilitiesManagement 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 testedReview and approval of commercial vendor technical deliverablesConstruction support and technical problem resolution of emergent issues during the outfitting of the IPS CTF in preparation for testing of COLUMBIA Class submarine equipmentDevelopment of system designs for COLUMBIA Class IPS equipment integrationAssemble 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 testingSupport analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues discovered during module outfitting, installation, removal, and during the test program

Responsibilities

The ability to build and lead both local and remote teamsStrong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Required:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense2+ years’ experience in a collaborative engineering/construction environment

Preferred:

Testing experienceConstruction support experienceEngineering construction support and troubleshooting experienceFamiliarity and experience with the COLUMBIA Class IPS systemPrevious Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experienceA bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering