IEPT Test Engineer - CTF Philadelphia

Overview

 

IEPT Test Engineer

 

This position is full time in Philadelphia, PA, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.  Electric Boat is performing oversight to the Integrated Electric Plant Test Program (IEPT) for the COLUMBIA Class Electric Plant. The IEPT Test Engineer will be qualified in the operation of COLUMBIA systems and will maintain qualification in accordance with the CTF Training and Qualification Plan. The IEPT Test Engineer will draw upon their Navy operational, land based test facility, or shipyard test experience to provide oversight and coordination of testing operations occurring at the IPS CTF for the IEPT. IEPT Test Engineers will also on occasion support the Motor Module Test Program (MMTP) on an as needed basis.

 

Occasional Business Travel (up to 10%) to Electric Boat Groton and New London, CT facilities is required.

 

IEPT Test Engineer responsibilities include:

• Act as Electric Boat’s direct representative at the controlling station for engineering and test to ensure the proper conduct of testing being conducted per proper requirements and procedures.
• Report directly to Electric Boat Chief Test Engineer (CTE) and the CTF Site Manager on the conduct of the test program, test plans, and coordination efforts between IEPT and MMTP
• Exercise an oversight responsibility for the conduct of IEPT operations during their assigned shift.
• Advise the NSWCPD Shift Test Engineer (STE) on safe and effective execution of operations and testing.
• Coordinate with Electric Boat engineering departments to ensure IEPT objectives are being met in a manner consistent with engineering requirements and test plan.
• Coordinate with MMTP Electric Boat STE and CTE on IEPT test plan to ensure proper resource coordination between both test programs occurring at CTF.
• Make recommendations to the Joint Test Groups (JTG) on the resolution of problems and efficient performance of IEPT test objectives.
• Keep interested organizations both internal and external to Electric Boat informed of test program problems, progress and requirements.
• Proven ability to work, think, and act independently is as well as in a team environment required.
• Proven ability to set and maintain high standards and expectations as well as maintaining a questioning attitude at all times is required.
• IEPT Test Engineer will be expected to support the MMTP on an as needed basis with overlap in qualification requirements.
• The successful candidate must have proven experience as an effective communicator, have strong verbal and written communications skills, and must also be able to build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, including The United States Navy (USN), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), and senior Electric Boat leadership.
• Currently in possession of or an ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience relevant to design, operation, maintenance, and/or testing of marine electric plant or propulsion systems. Similar experience related to power generation / distribution will be considered
• A strong foundational understanding of engineering concepts, including the relationship between electrical/mechanical systems and components.
• Ability to work all shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) including occasional weekend work on a rotational basis as required based on department/project objectives.
• Ability to support occasional travel to Groton and New London, CT in support of training and other objectives.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the department of defense
• Must be from organizations outside of operations (Gildart/Gabriel)

Preferred:

• Engineering Degree or Qualification on U.S. Navy nuclear submarine experience involving the operation, test, and maintenance of propulsion and electric plant is highly desired.
• Engineering or shipyard environment related to test or operations is highly desired.
• Familiarity and experience with the COLUMBIA electric plant design and operation.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the area of power generation, power electronics and controls, Naval propulsion systems, and/or power distribution systems operation.
• Proven task management skills and leadership skills.
• Proven strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a teaming environment with remote participants, including interfacing regularly with civilian and military Navy personnel.

Skills

Additionally, successful candidates will have the following qualities:

 

• An aptitude for problem resolution and facing new challenges
• A capability to work against deadlines and prioritize work assignments accordingly
• Have the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and support resolution of issues during the CTF test program

Physical Qualifications

Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet