General Dynamics · 6 hours ago
Senior Test & Trials Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$121K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics is seeking a Senior Test & Trials Engineer to coordinate overall test operations with Production Outfitting work. The role involves supervising a team of Test Engineers, ensuring high-quality testing outcomes, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards in shipboard testing environments.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
Responsibilities
Supervise and lead a team of test engineers by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality testing outcomes
Provide mentorship and training to team members to support their development, while encouraging them to meet team and individual goals
Develop, maintain, and update test procedures to ensure alignment with project requirements, technical specifications, and contractual obligations
Oversee the integration, troubleshooting, and operational testing of systems and equipment onboard ships, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones
Track and manage cost performance for assigned test teams using EVMS principles and project budgets
Oversee Preventive Maintenance Systems (PMS) on ships, ensuring proper scheduling, tracking, and execution of maintenance activities
Hands on operation of systems and equipment as well as troubleshooting
Coordinate/liaison between NASSCO QA, ABS, and Government representatives in testing-related matters
Provide leadership in the test area by overseeing all testing activities, maintaining a safe working environment, and ensuring procedural compliance
Submit accurate and timely test documentation and reports to internal stakeholders and external customers as required
Ensure testing procedures meet industry standards and possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
Perform other tasks as required or assigned by the Test and Trials Manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in marine field (or equivalent training) and a minimum of five (5) years' experience as an operating marine engineer (or equivalent)
Proven experience in marine propulsion systems, centralized controls systems, diesel generators and electrical system operations, shipboard surveillance systems, leading teams, quality assurance, and long- and short-range planning
Must have demonstrated experience with the Navy in the Total Ship Test Program as well as familiarity with ABS and USCG requirements
Ability to interpret drawings, technical documentation and regulatory rules to be able to prepare for completion of test procedures for shipboard testing
Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, Jira, Confluence, etc
Familiar with Lock Out Tag Out procedures
Benefits
Medical & dental insurance coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Flexible spending accounts/HSAs
Life and disability insurance
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Wellness coaching
Onsite health services
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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