Test Engineer - CWITT

Overview

C5I Integration & Test Engineers utilize their operational, maintenance, and subject matter expertise to support the design, development, and testing of Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES) for new-construction U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering practices, these roles provide critical expertise across the VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA submarine programs.

Opportunities within C5I Test and Engineering span the entire system lifecycle-from initial concept and design through development, hardware/software integration, system testing, and final delivery aboard the submarine. Beyond new construction, engineers also contribute to sustaining the operational fleet through the analysis and resolution of in-service issues, evaluation of obsolescence concerns, and execution of NPES modernization initiatives to maintain the Navy's technological edge.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of hands on experience relevant to maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting and repair of Virginia Class Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES)
• Current active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred:

• US Navy Instructor Certification
• Fiber optics experience

Skills

• Task management skills to coordinate, direct, and participate in diverse test evolutions and troubleshooting efforts
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to read and interpret system drawings, diagrams, in relation to Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES)
• Candidates must be able to interact on various levels with personnel from Electric Boat (Subordinates, peers, Supervisors and Managers) as well as the Customer
• Familiarity with submarine construction and test philosophies
• Installation and configuration, network administration of networking systems, routers, and switches
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and concurrently complete multiple assignments as required in addition to de-confliction skills
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate with management and technical personnel on various levels
• Strong problem solving skills

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet