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# Strategic Weapon Systems (SWS) Test Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Electric Boat
- **Location:** Groton, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Testing, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Integration Tests
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86704320/1

## About the Role

Required:

 * 2+ years of System test experience or Mechanical/Technical background
 * High School Diploma or equivalent
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred:

 * Mechanical system test experience to include fluid or air system flush and hydrostatic testing, or:
 * Electrical/Electronic system test experience, including fiber optic cabling
 * Electromechanical system operation and grooming
 * Previous Shipyard supervision, test or equivalent Navy experience
 * Experience with the Navy Tagout system and/or Non-shipboard Lockout Tagout system

Skills

Skills:

 * Proficiency in management of multiple tasks
 * Coordination and direction of cross functional teams
 * Strong troubleshooting skills and logical thinking
 * Ability to plan and work closely with engineering and design

## Description

The Strategic Weapons System Test Engineer must proactively prepare for and execute assigned Strategic Weapon System Testing for the COLUMBIA new construction submarine, in a safe and efficient manner. Specific responsibilities include: Conduct thorough job hazard analyses and briefings to ensure personnel and equipment safety. Ensure proper safety tagout and re-entry control procedures are in place and strictly adhered to. Certify all prerequisites are fully met prior to commencing a test. Evaluate recorded data for conformance to test procedure requirements/specifications. Conduct effective shift turnovers to maximize downstream work efficiency. Verify retest requirements are properly executed & certified. Document, publish and track test delays and non-conformances. Perform Test Procedure review for accuracy and completeness. Lead test execution, and manage effective test data collection/certification. Qualify as, and execute all duties of a Test Director & Shift Test Director. Test Engineers will report directly to their Test Supervisor or Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE). Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordination of Testing Between interfacing test departments (D972, D272, D441, D278, D445) \* Testing of Piping Systems & Tanks (Hydrostatic, Cleanliness Flushes & Operational Testing) \* Hydraulic Operations (Missile Tube Muzzle Hatches, Valve Operations & Timing of Control Valves) \* Electrical Cable Integrity Checks \* Tracking Trade Installations via Test Inspection Reports \* Support GFE Component Installation and Inspections \* Support extended testing durations and shift work (1, 2 and 3) as required to minimize schedule impacts. \* Process Ripouts for Re-Entry Control establishing safety tagouts & retest requirements \* Perform Testing IAW Columbia Integrated Test Requirements Outline (ITRO) and Strategic Weapon System Test Execution Plan (SWSTEP) \* Qualify as a SWS Test Director and SWS Shift Test Director