Electrical Test Engineer - NNTL - Virginia Class 2nd & 3rd shift

Groton, CT Electric Marine Full-time Posted Sep 14, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a Electrical Test Engineer - NNTL - Virginia Class 2nd & 3rd shift, full-time, on-site in Groton, CT, in the Electric Marine sector.

Overview

Shipyard Test Organization (D272) is seeking highly motivated candidates for our growing backshift to lead and instruct STO-Electrical Testers in the safe conduct of Virginia Class Steam and Electric Plant systems, Weapons, and Hull, Mechanical and Auxiliary systems which may include testing on Sea Trials. The successful candidate will be skilled in the proper planning and preparation required to execute Non-Nuclear Testing in accordance with testing guidelines with the highest level of formality and procedural compliance.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Test sequence planning in accordance with Virginia Class playbook

Facilitate instruction of Electrical Testers on the deck plate

Ability to accomplish complex testing and troubleshooting of Power Conversion Modules and Power Distribution Systems

Complete Test Form daily IAW with CONOPs Test Form Prosecution and participate in Electrical Surveillance program

Conduct professional interface with variance entities as needed: Nuclear Test, USN, NAVSEA, Naval Reactors, Engineering, and Vendors

Partner with Trades and Test Supervision to coordinate interdepartmental support on the deckplate to increase workforce efficiency and ensure first time quality

Ability to achieve and maintain Qualifications in Virginia Class Steam and Electric Plant

Ability to read, interpret and teach schematic and electrical system diagram knowledge to perform Lockout/Tag-out of ship systems in accordance with shipyard standard procedures

Demonstrate proper operation of ships Electric Plant systems both on hull and in learning module setting

Operate with the highest level of integrity and formality with strict compliance on material history and handling

Flexible schedule to accommodate major milestone and key event testing as required

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Must meet one of the following:

2+ years’ experience in STO

2+ years of Electrical Test experience.

4+ years of US Navy or Military experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Preferred:

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Experience

Current DOD Secret Clearance

Skills

Candidates must be able to read & work from electrical system diagrams and schematics

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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