SWS (Strategic Weapons Systems) Test Engineer - QP
General Dynamics Electric Boat
With an account: save jobs, track applications, build tailored resumesAlready have an account? Log in
- Location
- North Kingstown, RI
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 22
- Today
Career path
See where this role leads
Jigup maps the next three moves from a job like this one, with the titles and the skills each step asks for.
About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Conduct job hazard analyses and briefings
- Ensure safety tagout and re-entry control procedures are followed
- Evaluate recorded data for conformance to test requirements
- Conduct shift turnovers and verify retest requirements
- Document, publish and track test delays and non-conformances
- Review test procedures for accuracy and completeness
- Lead test execution and manage test data collection and certification
- Coordinate testing between interfacing test departments
What you need
- 2+ years of System test experience or Mechanical/Technical background
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Climbing, Crawling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Twisting
- Mechanical system test experience, including fluid or air system flush and hydrostatic testing (preferred)
- Electrical/Electronic system test experience, including fiber optic cabling (preferred)
- Previous Shipyard supervision, test or equivalent Navy experience (preferred)
- Experience with the Navy Tagout system and/or Non-shipboard Lockout Tagout system (preferred)
Key skills
System test experienceMechanical/Technical backgroundManagement of multiple tasksStrong troubleshooting skillsLogical thinking
Keywords for your resumePro
The words this employer's screening is likely to look for.
This job lists resume keywords
The terms this posting uses, pulled out so you can mirror them in your resume. Jigup Pro members see the list on the job board.
See full description on company page, apply now
Read the full posting here
SWS (Strategic Weapons Systems) Test Engineer - QP
Requisition ID
2026-21139
Location
US-RI-North Kingstown
Seat Location
EB Quonset Point Facility
Trade
Building Trades
Shift
1st
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. This position will be located in QP, travel required between off site locations.
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, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
Options
Apply for this job online
Apply
Share
Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed
Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news
We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
Click here to get started.
Application FAQs
Software Powered by ICIMS
www.icims.com