Shipyard Installation and Test Engineer

About the role

This position is based at the Electric Boat shipyard and plays a critical role in ensuring the successful installation, integration, and testing of mission-critical, strategic Fire Control Systems aboard the Navy's next generation submarines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the installation and integration of mechanical, electrical, and fiber optic components of the GDMS Fire Control Systems aboard the COLUMBIA class submarines.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures to validate system functionality and performance, ensuring compliance with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), GDMS, and Navy standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during installation and testing, working collaboratively with GDMS support teams, Electric Boat shipyard teams, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Carry out equipment field modifications, inspections, and quality checks to ensure proper system installation, alignment, and compliance with design specifications utilizing strong procedural compliance skills.
• Maintain detailed documentation of installation and testing activities, including problem reports, test results, configuration changes, and relevant meeting minutes.
• Develop documentation and/or take part in peer reviews of relevant engineering documentation required to support shipyard work.
• Communicate regularly with GDMS engineering support and management, Electric Boat personnel, government/military contacts, and various other external program stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.

Benefits

Our commitment to you includes an exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research-oriented work, alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security. Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule). Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.