The duties of the Test Engineer position at Electric Boat Cape Canaveral includes but is not limited to the following:

Operate and Maintain the Columbia SWSS and associated supporting SIM/STIM equipment's
• Provide operational technical assistance to the Lead Ship construction/test teams as required.
• Properly document failures/issues/trends within the Columbia SWSS systems to be submitted/reviewed by EB engineering.
• Take photographs to support any on-going issues.
• Support instructor training for the SWSS Familiarization courses.
• Lead troubleshooting & repair efforts encountered with the Columbia SWSS to include Lead Ship support.
• Support technical review of Columbia operational, maintenance and test procedures.
• Support conduct of initial proofing of Columbia SWSS tactical procedures, operating instructions, and maintenance procedures as well as supporting efforts required for SWS documentation.

Required:

• High School Diploma
• 4-10 years of related professional experience in or equivalent experience as a US Navy Missile Technician(SSBN)
• Proficient knowledge of SSBN Strategic Weapons Support Systems (SWSS) and associated subsystems and documentation.
• Experience with the Strategic Weapons System(SWS) and Strategic Weapons Support Subsystems(SWSS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance
• Familiarity with NAVSEA and/or SSP processes and procedures.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of SSBN Strategic Weapons Systems Weapons Systems (SWS) requirements/specifications and maintenance procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficient knowledge/experience in troubleshooting and maintaining (SWS)/(SWSS) systems.

• Ability to solve complex technical problems in a fast paced environment.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Conflict management skills
• Ability to occasionally lifting heavy equipment up to 40lbs
• Ability to coordinate other disciplines for program/project resolutions/enhancements
• Self-starter