Test Engineer, Comm Systems

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Groton, CT
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 18 roles within 25 mi

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The Test Engineer - Comm Systems role at Electric Boat in Groton, CT is a full-time position within the Strategic Weapons Systems Engineering Simulation & Test team. This senior-level engineer will develop custom simulators and test equipment to model ship systems behavior and support qualification testing for submarine components, using languages like Simulink, LabVIEW, and Java on diverse hardware platforms including PLCs and embedded Linux/Windows systems. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in military system development and a strong background in system engineering principles, with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. This role involves rigorous requirements verification and adherence to formal test methods for both US and UK submarine components, contributing to the full lifecycle of strategic weapons systems integration on submarines like the Columbia Class.

Skills

Simulink LabVIEW Java PLC Linux Windows System Engineering CI/CD Requirements Verification Embedded Systems Real-time Operating Systems Custom Test Equipment Custom Simulators SWSA Submarine Systems Dreadnought Columbia OHIO Class

What you'll do

Develop custom simulators to model ship system behavior.
Create custom test equipment for ship system qualification and monitoring.
Verify requirements of Strategic Weapons System components using formal methods.
Employ systems engineering practices to develop test procedures and support certification.
Collaborate on the design, development, and integration of electrical control systems.

What we're looking for

2+ years experience managing contractor or vendor interfaces
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense
Experience in military (submarine) system development, operations, installation, and test and evaluation
Understanding and experience with applying System Engineering principles
SWS/SWSS experience preferred
Experience presenting technical/programmatic content to stakeholders

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