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Test Engineer - CWITT

General Dynamics Electric BoatGroton, CT🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 30, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Groton, CT, United States
Posted
5 days ago
Fiber

Job Description

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

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