Groton COLUMBIA Class Waterfront Engineering Test Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Groton COLUMBIA Class Waterfront Engineering Test Engineer

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2025-14782
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering is seeking experienced and motivated shipbuilders. This is a unique opportunity to support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery of the first of class SSBN 826 COLUMBIA, the Nations #1 defense priority, on the front lines of engineering. This once in a career opportunity will be challenging and rewarding as the COLUMBIA Waterfront team supports the Groton Shipyard to get boats down river. In this role, test engineers will provide comprehensive technical oversight of construction and test activities and will interface with Ship's Management, Planning, Operations, Test, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and PMS397 to act as the primary test engineering interface for the Groton shipyard.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Provide technical oversight and assist trade personnel to overcome emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction and testingInterpret drawing and testing requirementsProvide guidance and direction to Groton trades and test via dispositions of Change Notices and TIR UNSATsDevelop test equipment drawingsSupport Shipyard Test, Strategic Weapons Test, and Non-Propulsion Electronics Test organizations Support all testing needs including troubleshooting and test form execution Facilitate the implementation of testing process improvementsCoordinate engagement of test and engineering SMEs in the construction sequenceThis position is for full time work at the Groton shipyard facility.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent5+ years of shipyard experience

Preferred:

Associates Degree or higher10+ years of shipyard experienceExperience using Teamcenter, ELCADD and Electronic Desktop

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