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Job description
General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a Test Engineer — a full-time, based in Silverdale, WA role. Apply directly on General Dynamics Electric Boat's careers page below.
Experienced Test Engineer
Location: Silverdale, WA, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Overview
Position is based at Submarine Base - Bangor, WA. Mission System Support Team has an opening for a highly motivated Test Engineer in support of the USS Jimmy Carter SSN23, Multi Mission Systems (MMS).
Assignments and responsibilities include Person-In-Charge of software and hardware testing; performance of preventive and corrective maintenance on training systems; lead pre-job briefings, Clear and Safe, and Job Hazard Analysis briefings; actively participate in the planning & execution of work; support documentation of work & certifications; requisitioning & parts tracking; maintain water chemistry in a maintenance pool.
The successful candidate must be willing to learn and understand EB Drawings and specifications, EB record keeping, Navy's tag out process, JFFM testing and maintenance requirements, Quality Assurance, configuration management, and adapt to evolving information technology.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide daily oversight and direction to subcontractors.
- Inspect work sites for conformance to Safety and Quality Standards.
- Read electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
- Use common test equipment to test cables (copper and fiber optic), electrical and electronic components.
- Familiarity with both electrical and mechanical workmanship standards is a plus.
- Must be able to effectively work with multiple technical organizations, program offices, USN and government personnel.
Candidate must also be willing to go on brief business trips and occasionally extended work assignments.
Must have active DoD TS-SCI clearance.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must have active DoD TS-SCI clearance.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Sciences and minimum of 5 years experience post graduation or an equivalent combination of experience in military, shipbuilding, ship repair, or manufacturing industry is required.
Preferred:
- Experience as Engineering/Ships Duty Officer or Engineering/Ships Duty Chief or 3M Coordinator
- A working knowledge of shipboard maintenance practices, work execution methods, work planning requirements, and methods of certification processes used by Electric Boat is a plus.
Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills under minimal supervision.
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, PullingEnvironmental Attributes
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What skills are required for Test Engineer at General Dynamics Electric Boat?
The required skills for Test Engineer at General Dynamics Electric Boat include: QA.
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Test Engineer at General Dynamics Electric Boat is a Mid Level level position.
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