General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Chief Test Engineer - Non Nuclear Test, Virginia Class

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeGroton, CT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least 6 years of trades, test, or naval experience is required.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in the trades, test, or Navy is required.
The candidate must be able to qualify and maintain qualification as a Non-Nuclear Shift Test Engineer.
The role requires the physical abilities of climbing, crawling, kneeling, light lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
The role requires the ability to work in cold, dry, dusty, hot, inside, noisy, oily, outside, and wet environments.

Responsibilities

Oversee the entirety of Shipyard Test Organization test sequencing and execution for a new-construction Virginia-class hull.
Provide oversight and coordination of all Steam and Electric Plant and Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical testing in accordance with NAVSEA 0905-485-6010 and the Steam and Electrical Plant Manual for Control of Testing and Plant Conditions.
Manage and develop a team of 1–4 Assistant Chief Test Engineers, 2–8 Test Supervisors and Test Engineers, and 15–40 hourly mechanical and electrical technicians.
Interface professionally with Ships Management, Ships Force, JPTG, Naval Reactors, vendors, supporting shipyard trades, and engineering.
Direct the performance of all assigned Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical and Steam and Electric Plant testing in accordance with the Shipyard Test Organization Playbook.
Control the installation of temporary shipboard systems and utilities, including shore power, cooling water, steam, air, and other gases used to support testing, system operation, and control of ship conditions.
Maintain compliance with all applicable procedures and instructions.
Maintain stringent controls and coordination of activities involving system reentry and restoration or affecting ship conditions, including Watertight Integrity Permits, in accordance with SSP and Work Control procedures.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Business Management is preferred; other Engineering and Business degrees will be considered.
Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience is preferred.
Experience as an Assistant Chief Test Engineer or General Foreman is preferred.
Project Management experience is preferred.

Overview

The Shipyard Test Organization is seeking a highly motivated and engaged Chief Test Engineer to oversee the entirety of the STO test sequencing and execution for a new construction Virginia Class hull. The selected candidate would be responsible to provide oversight and coordination of all Steam & Electric Plant and Hull, Mechanical & Electrical testing in accordance with NAVSEA 0905-485-6010 and Steam & Electrical Plant Manual for Control of Testing and Plant Conditions.

The Chief Test Engineer shall be dedicated to the continuous development of their salary and hourly crew support, have a strong focus on cost, schedule, safety, and first time quality, and uphold the Shipyard Test Organization pillars of Formality, Procedural Compliance, Integrity, Ownership, and Planning. Duties include but are not limited to:

Effectively manage and develop a team of 1-4 Assistant Chief Test Engineers, 2-8 Test Supervisors, Test Engineers and an hourly workforce of 15-40 hourly mechanical and electrical technicians
Professionally interface with various entities: Ships Management, Ships Force, JPTG, Naval Reactors, Vendors and all supporting shipyard trades and engineering
Direct the performance of all HM&E/S&EP testing assigned in accordance with the STO Playbook
Control temporary shipboard systems and utilities installation, such as shore power, cooling water, steam, air and other gases used in support of testing, system operation and control of ships conditions
Maintain compliance with all applicable procedures and instructions
Maintain stringent controls and coordination of all activities involving system reentry and restoration and/or affecting ship's conditions (Watertight Integrity Permits) in accordance with all SSP and Work Control procedures
Must be able to qualify and maintain qualification as Non-Nuclear Shift Test Engineer. This qualification is compensated with a premium upon completion.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent
6+ years of trades, test or naval experience
3+ years of supervisory experience in the trades, test, or Navy

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Business Management. Other Engineering and Business degrees will be considered
Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience
Experience as an ACTE or General Foreman
Project Management experience

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

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

About the Company

General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

General Dynamics builds warships, nuclear submarines, combat vehicles, and munitions for the U.S. military and allied governments, plus Gulfstream business jets for corporations and private owners. Gulfstream designs large, long-range jets and maintains them through its own service centers and completion shops. A separate technologies arm runs IT, cybersecurity, and command-and-control systems for defense and federal civilian agencies. The company earns its money from multiyear government contracts for ships, vehicles, and services, and the rest from selling and servicing jets. General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1952

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