Test Engineer Specialist/Principal

Overview

Electric Boat Nondestructive Test (NDT) Engineering is seeking a motivated individual to join its NDT New Technologies Team (NTT). The NDT Engineering New Technologies Team leads research & development (R&D) efforts to test and implement emerging NDT methods (e.g. Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing, Computed Radiography, etc.) for use in Electric Boat’s Quonset Point and Groton shipyards. The NTT serves a critical and exciting role to lead complex projects, introduce advanced technologies into submarine construction, and positively impact cost, schedule, and quality across the enterprise. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Operations and Inspection teams at each facility to take approved technologies and lead coordinated efforts to guide the use of each technology in the production environment.  Daily interaction will be required with various levels of  Electric Boat management, as well as Electric Boat’s Navy customer.  This role is based in the Groton shipyard but includes 50% travel to the Quonset Point location.

 

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

• Act as the face of the NTT for shipyard customers, build positive working relationships with production departments in order to help seamlessly integrate new NDT technologies into current production practices
• Guide initial NDT new technology implementation and monitor for gaps or improvements, implement lessons learned and feedback gained throughout implementation process
• Interface with and lead cross-functional teams of Engineers, NDT Level III Examiners, and submarine construction subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Integrate with existing team of NDT Engineers and support existing project tasking
• Develop production implementation schedules for qualified new technologies, including managing procedure revisions, equipment procurement, personnel training, and first use events
• Provide guidance to team-members and Electric Boat Management regarding NDT New Technology projects
• Coordinate with Supervisor of Shipbuilding Groton throughout shipyard implementation of any new NDT technology

Qualifications

Required: 

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 10 years of military service, shipyard, or shipbuilding experience
• Experience in the Naval shipbuilding or regulatory market space
• Eligible for a Secret security clearance
• Ability to coordinate work between multiple organizations
• Experience utilizing procedures for complex technical work
• Experience working successfully both in a team environment and independently

Preferred:        

• Associate’s degree
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Familiarity with NDT methods such as UT, RT, MT, PAUT, and ET
• Experience interfacing with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

Skills

Skills: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated
• Ability to transform abstract data into actionable recommendations and plans
• Well organized
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities
• Ability to manage concurrent tasks
• Ability to assess projects and implement process improvements