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# Test Engineer - CWITT

- **Company:** General Dynamics View all jobs
- **Location:** Groton, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Administration, System Testing, Systems Integration, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us1aee41cde3410bc0b2d71de3d77a2b14/eaa

## About the Role

* 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, * 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

## Description

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.


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