SWSITT Test Engineer - Systems

SWSITT Test Engineer - Systems

Requisition ID: 2024-12848

Location: US-CT-Groton

Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard

Trade: Engineering

Shift: 2nd

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Number of Openings: 2

Overview

This position supports the Strategic Weapons System (SWS) for the COLUMBIA class construction, test, and integration of SWS/SWSS equipment in Groton, CT. This position is a 2nd shift position; candidates must be able to work 2nd shift hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with and provide deckplate support to operations, planning, and ship's management personnel to ensure proper engineering support for execution of construction, installation, and test activities associated with the SWS and the Strategic Weapons Support Systems (SWSS) equipment.
• Reach back to Groton/New London engineering and design personnel to support timely resolution of issues identified during SWSS construction, SWS GFE integration, and/or conduct of SWS Test Procedures.
• Utilize various liabilities reporting tools to identify, initiate, and disposition problems to SWS Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Government Furnished Information (GFI) including Installation and Construction materials. Liabilities used: CR/CN, TIRs, CPRs, TCRs, TCIs.
• Coordination of SWS Contractor support for SWS equipment installation and test.
• Strong desire to learn and mentor other engineers and other organizations within and outside of the SWS Program Office.
• Define and develop installation and test planning and sequencing, review, and correct Work Orders to ensure proper requirements are met for installation and test of the SWS/SWSS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Both electrical and mechanical focused skill sets are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Required to work 2nd shift.
• 5+ years of SWS and/or submarine construction and test experience (or combination thereof).
• Ability to read system diagrams and similar engineering drawings.
• Work travel will be required.

Preferred:

• 5+ years of EB planning experience.
• 5+ years of EB Operations Leadership experience.
• 4+ years of technical degree in lieu of 5+ years of experience.
• Working knowledge of existing EB policies and procedures for construction and test.

Skills

• System engineering capabilities.
• Good communication (written and oral) and organizational skills are required.
• Candidate must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-Starter.