Test Engineer - Undersea Special Mission Systems

There's never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront-designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

About Department 468 - Fleet Support and Systems Engineering

Department 468 - Fleet Support and Systems Engineering provides support for in-service VIRGINIA, OHIO, and SEAWOLF Class submarines under the Planning Yard OMNIBUS contract. The mission of the Department is to drive innovation, deliver high-quality technical solutions, and support the organization's strategic goals through engineering excellence. We accomplish this by managing engineering changes and documentation updates including SHIPALTs, TEMPALTs, VIRs, LARs, RLARs, and MCRs, while ensuring ship configuration records remain accurate. We coordinate and issue responses across disciplines for Liaison Action Requests (LARs) and Departure for Specifications (DFSs), support NAVSEA-directed tasking and provide engineering expertise for specialized systems such as Deep Submergence Systems (DSS), Escape and Rescue Systems, Dry Deck Shelters (DDS), and Advanced Seal Delivery Systems (ASDS). We provide on-site support and work directly alongside the Navy shipyards and bases at Norfolk, Portsmouth, Pearl Harbor, and Guam to keep our submarines safe, modernized and fully mission-ready through first time quality driven from efficiency and innovation.

Role Overview

In this role, you will support the Undersea Special Mission Systems team. This role will act as a project leader who will also assist with technical problem solving and compliance oversight for their assigned products.

Key Responsibilities

Provide project management support for initial system and/or component design, ship alteration upgrades, material ship out inspections and life cycle support.
• Troubleshoot problem statements and provide resolution to system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, Navy forces afloat, land based prototypes, prime contractors and NAVSEA engineering and program offices
• Provide support to ensure products are being updated and worked according to the schedule and budget needs.
• Draft and/or submit Technical Instructions for engineering study and general support contracts.
• Develop integrated schedules and plan of action & milestone documents
• Develop required training materials and procedure creation (as needed).
• Assist the group with resolving inquiries from internal and external stakeholders as it relates to material, requirements, and specifications as they relate to DSS-SOC.
• Perform mission impact assessments for Planning Yard products and track follow on action completion.
• Interact with various NAVSEA and government stakeholders to include but not limited to: PMS390, PMS392, PMS396, PMS450, USSOCOM, WARCOM.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of U.S. Navy submarine experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the DoD

Preferred

• Associate's degree or higher
• Experience with EB certification and training electronic programs (Mainframe, Electronic Desktop, Cornerstone, etc.)
• Prior experience working with NAVSUP or DLA; using ONETOUCH, Haystack and TARP
• Navy Qualifications of Repair Parts Petty Officer (RPPO)
• Diving and/or Special Operation Forces experience
• Experience with Special Emphasis Programs (DSS-SOC, SUBSAFE, and Fly-by-Wire) requirements is desired.

• Strong PC skills to include proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, military specifications, technical instructions, and technical data packages (TDPs).
• Personal Integrity and a commitment to uphold the high standards of quality.
• Adaptability, innovative thinking, and problem-solving in dynamic environments
• Ability to resolve complex problems and identify risk and opportunities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Project management capabilities.
• Attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to quality

Why Join Us

• We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
• Career Growth - Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company
• Stability & Expansion - We're growing, adding thousands of new jobs across our facilities
• Inclusive Culture - Employee Resource Groups and community engagement
• Impactful Work - Every role contributes directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy's mission