Strategic Weapon Systems (SWS) Test Engineer
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- Groton, CT
- Posted
- Oct 18
- 1 day ago
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Prepare and execute Strategic Weapon System testing, including system tests, data collection, safety controls, test procedure reviews, and retesting.
- Coordinate testing across departments, track delays and non-conformances, and qualify as a Test Director and Shift Test Director.
What you need
- Requires 2+ years of system test experience or a mechanical/technical background, a high school diploma or equivalent, and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Physical demands include climbing, crawling, kneeling, medium lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, and twisting.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
System test experienceMechanical/Technical backgroundSecret security clearanceManagement of multiple tasksTroubleshooting skillsLogical thinking
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Strategic Weapon Systems (SWS) Test Engineer
Requisition ID
2026-18444
Location
US-CT-Groton
Seat Location
EB Groton Shipyard
Trade
Building Trades
Shift
2nd
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
The Strategic Weapons System Test Engineer must proactively prepare for and execute assigned
Strategic Weapon System Testing for the COLUMBIA new construction submarine
, in a safe and efficient manner.
Specific responsibilities include:
Conduct thorough job hazard analyses and briefings to ensure personnel and equipment safety. Ensure proper safety tagout and re-entry control procedures are in place and strictly adhered to. Certify all prerequisites are fully met prior to commencing a test.
Evaluate recorded data for conformance to test procedure requirements/specifications. Conduct effective shift turnovers to maximize downstream work efficiency. Verify retest requirements are properly executed & certified. Document, publish and track test delays and non-conformances. Perform Test Procedure review for accuracy and completeness. Lead test execution, and manage effective test data collection/certification. Qualify as, and execute all duties of a Test Director & Shift Test Director. Test Engineers will report directly to their Test Supervisor or Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE).
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordination of Testing Between interfacing test departments (D972, D272, D441, D278, D445)
Testing of Piping Systems & Tanks (Hydrostatic, Cleanliness Flushes & Operational Testing)
Hydraulic Operations (Missile Tube Muzzle Hatches, Valve Operations & Timing of Control Valves)
Electrical Cable Integrity Checks
Tracking Trade Installations via Test Inspection Reports
Support GFE Component Installation and Inspections
Support extended testing durations and shift work (1
st
, 2
nd
and 3
rd
) as required to minimize schedule impacts.
Process Ripouts for Re-Entry Control establishing safety tagouts & retest requirements
Perform Testing IAW Columbia Integrated Test Requirements Outline (ITRO) and Strategic Weapon System Test Execution Plan (SWSTEP)
Qualify as a SWS Test Director and SWS Shift Test Director
Qualifications
Required:
2+ years of System test experience or Mechanical/Technical background
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Preferred:
Mechanical system test experience to include fluid or air system flush and hydrostatic testing, or:
Electrical/Electronic system test experience, including fiber optic cabling
Electromechanical system operation and grooming
Previous Shipyard supervision, test or equivalent Navy experience
Experience with the Navy Tagout system and/or Non-shipboard Lockout Tagout system
Skills
Skills:
Proficiency in management of multiple tasks
Coordination and direction of cross functional teams
Strong troubleshooting skills and logical thinking
Ability to plan and work closely with engineering and design
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
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