About this role
Overview
An opportunity to assist in the development of Strategic Weapons System (SWS) test procedures and supporting documentation for the all new Columbia/Dreadnought class of ship. This position will be instrumental in ensuring all coordinated requirements of the new weapon system have been met during construction. As part of the test and integration logistics support team, each interface and component needs unique expertise to understand the dynamic aspects of testing to ensure first time quality and delivery to the Navy a superior product. This tasking will follow through delivery of all contracted hulls assigned to class as well as supporting testing with ongoing life support of both Ohio and Columbia classes. Development includes creation and review of procedures supporting multiple facilities. Execution includes deckplate support, troubleshooting, providing engineering support, as well as corrections back to the development team. Specific technical areas include: Weapons Power, Missile Gas, Missile Heating and Cooling, Missile Tube, Navigation, Hovering and Missile Compensation, as well as supporting components such as fiber and copper cable testing, standard maintenance procedures, and ventilation management.
Assignments include new construction test procedure development in New London with execution support in Groton, Quonset Point, and BAE shipyard in the UK. For OHIO and VANGUARD test execution can include efforts as part of Ship Alterations, Extended Refit Periods at US/UK public shipyards and bases.
Coordination with design, engineering and tech pubs and provide technical direction for the update and maintenance of SSBN / SSGN including SHIPALT development.
Additional responsibilities include support for resolution of SWSS / AWSS Trouble Failure Reports (TFRs), Trouble Casualty Reports (TCRs), Liaison Action Requests (LARs), TDENTs etc.
Travel required to support work assignments may include ShipAlt installations at Bangor Washington, Kings Bay Georgia, United Kingdom, SWS Ashore testing at Cape Canaveral FL, but primarily will support COLUMBIA construction and test efforts at Quonset Point and Groton.
Qualifications
Required:
- Ability to read system diagrams and similar engineering drawings
- Work travel is periodically required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 4+ years experience with submarine test programs and interface controls
- Ability to effectively work with multiple technical organizations, program offices both within EB and with Navy personnel
Preferred:
- Associates degree or higher in a technical field
- Electrical/mechanical testing experience
- System level engineering capabilities
- Working knowledge of the SWS / AWS, associated support systems and equipment arrangements
- Leadership experience
- Teamcenter skills
- CAC issued
Skills
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Candidate must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Mentoring
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Cold, Hot, Inside, Noise, OutsideOther facts
About General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
What you'll do
- The role involves developing test procedures and documentation for the Columbia/Dreadnought class of ship, ensuring all requirements are met during construction. It includes troubleshooting, providing engineering support, and coordinating with various technical organizations.
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