Test Engineer - Comm Systems

Overview

The Stern Area System (SAS) and TSMS team has seen significant growth over the past few years and has an opening for a Test Engineer.

D440 is a unique engineering organization with a range of responsibilities. Specific projects could include developing system documentation, drawings and test procedures, supporting shipboard construction and test, and supporting the fleet with troubleshooting once the systems are in use.

To do this, test engineers will interface with engineers of various disciplines, Electric Boat management, Electric Boat Program Offices, Navy Laboratories, SUPSHIP, and NAVSEA. In this construction support role, test engineers will interface with trade personnel, Planning, Program Office, Ship’s Management, and SUPSHIP.

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1-14 years of electrical systems development experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret clearance

Preferred:

• Knowledge in or ability to learn how read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical diagrams construction drawings, equipment drawings, and vendor equipment manuals and be familiar with shipbuilding specifications, technical manuals and other source documentation
• Interest in learning about or had experience with electromechanical systems
• Experience in electrical system component integration
• Experience in ship construction
• Experience in Team Center/EB Drawing processes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to adjust and work to priorities in a shifting environment
• Ability to function independently as well as work in a multi‐discipline team environment
• Ability to work in laboratory and production environments
• Ability to travel, typically less than 5% of the time, but opportunity for more
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to tasks that are outside of one’s knowledge base