Test Engineer - Systems

Overview

Construction Support Engineering (D460) has an opportunity for a highly motivated experienced Test Engineer for the test development group in D460. This job would be to coordinate the development, review, and issuance of VA and Columbia test forms, CSDs and flushing diagrams. This job would require continuous interaction between many engineering departments and organizations within Electric Boat and the Government. The Test Development group of D460 works with all aspects of the Hull, Mechanical & Electrical disciplines, as well as Non-Propulsion Electronics and the Steam and Electric Plant.The Test Development Test Engineer position presents the unique opportunity to get involved with the new construction test development and maintenance for the VIRGINIA Program, including Virginia Payload Module and Subsea and Seabed Warfare, as well as the COLUMBIA program.

Position responsibilities include representing D460 Test Engineering at various meetings multiple times a week and communicating with all engineering groups on the identification and prioritization tests based on program and shipyard needs. The Engineer is expected to help with test development and change processing for all D460 test products. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with Design and Waterfront engineering groups to solve test related issues
• Review test procedures and products for design updates
• Working with end users to improve test products (Shipyard Test, Trades, and government)
• Working with Teamcenter for product reviews
• Develop, review, and implement changes from Engineering Reports, Diagram Changes, and official correspondence

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Prior military or related testing experience or, in lieu of experience, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technology discipline

Preferred:

• Knowledge of construction drawings, system diagrams, test forms, and dispositioning ERs, TIRs, or CPRs.
• Proficiency with Teamcenter.
• Project management experience.

Skills

• The candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Candidate must be highly motivated, take initiative, and be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.

Physical Qualifications

Environmental Attributes