Electrical Test Technician (Shipyard Test Organization)
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- North Kingstown, RI
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 7 days ago
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Use electrical test equipment such as volt/ohm/multi-function meters
- Perform continuity checks of copper and fiber optic cabling
- Perform insulation resistance, megger testing and ground verification
- Tag out electrical equipment and work with energized and de-energized circuits
- Inspect cable marking, termination and installation
- Record data in accordance with technical work documents
- Troubleshoot test failures and author resolutions for Trades
- Work individually or as part of a team
What you need
- High School Diploma or equivalent, or minimum 2 years related technical experience
- Minimum 1 year of electrical trade and/or electronic theory experience
- Able to work in confined spaces and areas that are not climate controlled
- Available to work all shifts
- Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant electrical occupation (preferred)
- Prior testing and/or military experience (preferred)
- Familiarity with procedures and electrical drawings (preferred)
Key skills
Basic math skillsOhms LawTroubleshooting experienceFamiliarity with procedureselectrical drawingstechnical languagereading comprehensioncomputerinterpersonal skillscommunication
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Perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription Coverage
- Health and Wellness Programs
- 401K
- Commuter/Van Services
- Paid Vacation and holidays
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Electrical Test Technician (Shipyard Test Organization)
Requisition ID
2026-20806
Location
US-RI-North Kingstown
Seat Location
EB Quonset Point Facility
Trade
Manufacturing Support/Trades
Shift
1st
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
Are you seeking a change in your career? Feel like making an impact in support of our nation?
This is your opportunity to join a team performing testing on one of the most technologically advanced and highest priority assets for our United States Navy - The Ballistic Missile Submarine Class. Your ability to contribute and assist this team will be built from your past experience combined with our building block training modules.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Prescription Coverage
Health and Wellness Programs
401K
Commuter/Van Services
Paid Vacation and holidays
Paid training
Advancement Opportunities
Learn more at
gdeb.com/careers
Electric Boat looks forward to you joining the next generation of shipbuilders! Apply Today!
The Quonset Point Test department, D972, is hiring electrical technicians to perform acceptance testing in support of
Virginia
and
Columbia
class submarine construction.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Use of electrical test equipment such as volt/ohm/multi-function meters, power supplies, light sources, etc.
Continuity checks of copper and fiber optic cabling
Insulation resistance & megger testing
Ground verification
Tag out of electrical equipment
Work with energized and de-energized circuits
Inspection of cable marking, termination and installation
Recording of data in accordance with technical work documents
Troubleshooting of test failures, followed by authoring of resolutions for Trades
Work individually or as part of a team
Work in as well as promote a safety conscious environment
This work will be performed both in the shop and onboard submarines under construction. Technicians are trained and required to obtain “electrical test director” qualification.
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
OR
Minimum of
2 years related technical experience
Minimum 1 year of electrical trade and/or electronic theory experience
Able to work in confined spaces and in areas that are not climate controlled
Individuals will be required to possess their own basic hand tools
Available to work all shifts
Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense
Preferred:
Minimum of
2 years experience in a relevant electrical occupation
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Prior testing and/or military experience
Troubleshooting experience
Familiarity with procedures and electrical drawings
Ability to communicate and understand technical language
Skills
Basic math skills including percentages, decimals and division
Basic understanding of Ohms Law
Competency in understanding and following procedures
Willingness to learn new processes, techniques, and exposure to unique equipment designs
Strong communication, reading comprehension, computer and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
Positive attitude
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily
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