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BAE Systems

Eng Technologist I

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

$53K - $90K/yr

Successful candidate will be taught how tor: 1.) Auditing, researching and correcting Combat Systems Alarms for DDG 51 new construction ships. 2.) Troubleshooting and solving Alarm discrepancies ...

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Test Engineer - Communication Systems

Test Engineer - Communication Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Groton, CT

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

General Dynamics Electric Boat rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 159 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 516 rated manufacturers

Job description

Overview
The Stern Area System (SAS) and TSMS team has seen significant growth over the past few years and has an opening for a Test Engineer. Department 440 is a unique engineering organization with a range of responsibilities.
Specific projects could include developing system documentation, drawings and test procedures, supporting shipboard construction and test, and supporting the fleet with troubleshooting once the systems are in use. To do this, test engineers will interface with engineers of various disciplines, Electric Boat management, Electric Boat Program Offices, Navy Laboratories, SUPSHIP, and NAVSEA.
In this construction support role, test engineers will interface with trade personnel, Planning, Program Office, Ship's Management, and SUPSHIP.
Qualifications
Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 10+ years of Electrical experience in troubleshooting, and reading electrical schematics
  • Active Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense is required.

Preferred:
  • Experience in electrical system components integration
  • Experience in ship construction
  • Experience in TeamCenter/EVB drawings processes
  • Submarine experience

Skills
  • Knowledge in or ability to learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical diagrams construction drawings, equipment drawing, and vendor equipment manuals and be familiar with shipbuilding specifications, technical manuals and other source documentation.

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