General Dynamics Electric Boat · 4 days ago
Test Engineer - SWS Test Execution 2nd Shift
Groton, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Test Engineer for the Strategic Weapons System Testing for the COLUMBIA new construction submarine. The role involves preparing and executing assigned testing in a safe manner, conducting job hazard analyses, and ensuring compliance with test procedures and specifications.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough job hazard analyses and briefings to ensure personnel and equipment safety
Ensure proper safety tagout and re-entry control procedures are in place and strictly adhered to
Certify all prerequisites are fully met prior to commencing a test
Evaluate recorded data for conformance to test procedure requirements/specifications
Conduct effective shift turnovers to maximize downstream work efficiency
Verify retest requirements are properly accomplished when required
Document, publish and track test delays and non-conformances
Perform Test Procedure review for accuracy and completeness
Lead test execution, and manage effective test data collection/certification
Qualify as, and execute all duties of a Test Director & Shift Test Director
Coordination of Testing Between interfacing test departments (D972, D272, D441, D278, D445)
Testing of Piping Systems & Tanks (Hydrostatic, Cleanliness Flushes & Operational Testing)
Hydraulic Operations (Missile Tube Muzzle Hatches, Valve Operations & Timing of Control Valves)
Electrical Cable Integrity Checks
Tracking Trade Installations via Test Inspection Reports
Support GFE Component Installation and Inspections
Support extended testing durations and shift work (1st, 2nd and 3rd) as required to minimize schedule impacts
Process Ripouts for Re-Entry Control establishing safety tagouts & retest requirements
Perform Testing IAW Columbia Integrated Test Requirements Outline (ITRO) and Strategic Weapon System Test Execution Plan (SWSTEP)
Qualify as a SWS Test Director and SWS Shift Test Director
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
1+ years of system test experience or electrical / mechanical technical background
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Preferred
Mechanical system test experience to include fluid or air system flush and hydrostatic testing, or:
Electrical/Electronic system test experience, including fiber optic cabling
Electromechanical system operation and grooming
Previous Shipyard supervision, test or equivalent Navy experience
Experience with the Navy Tagout system and/or Non-shipboard Lockout Tagout system
Company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT.
10001+ employees
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Beth Rafferty
Vice President and Chief Supply Officer
Ken Jeanos
Chief Information Officer
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