Assistant Chief Test Engineer - CWS & NPES

Responsibilities for this Position

Assistant Chief Test Engineer - CWS & NPES

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-19976

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Management

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

The Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES) Assistant Chief Test Engineer (ACTE) is responsible for the day-to-day NPES test activities and reports directly to the Chief Test Engineer (CTE). Specific duties of the NPES ACTE vary by project type; some of the responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the CTE with management of project schedules
• Oversee project cost and performance data
• Supervise the daily tasking of hourly Electronics Technicians and salary Test Engineers assigned to their project
• Report testing status and concerns to the CTE
• Supervise and conduct effective shift turnovers
• Constant interface with trades, engineering, ships management, and government personnel to coordinate and accomplish test program activities
• Verify re-entry control retest requirements are properly identified and accomplished as required
• Document and track problems encountered during testing
• Perform test procedure review for completeness and accuracy
• Directly supervise or lead tests in their area of expertise
• Actively support process improvement initiatives
• Supervise/control test activities during sea trials
• Develop and mentor Test Engineers to create a strong interchangeable team
• Provide input to the CTE for personnel performance reviews
• Manage and oversee system tag-outs to ensure safety of personnel and equipment

Responsibilities

• Candidates should possess excellent personal and personnel management skills. Must be capable of working in a team environment and be able to demonstrate highly effective communication skills. The ACTE position requires excellent task management and technical abilities to coordinate and direct integrated test evolutions.
• Excellent computer skills including: EWP, Cornerstone LMS, Microsoft Office, ITP, ATA, Lotus Notes, and Outlook. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Possess awareness of company EEO, Safety and Security policies.
• Knowledge of planning, construction key events, and/or test activities
• The ability to access all areas of the ship, including confined spaces and radiological areas

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Experience with the implementation of hazardous energy tag-out controls (lockout -tagout)
• Experience with and ability to execute to NAVSEA 0905-485-6010 requirements (previousy Naval experience will be accepted in lieu of 6010 quals)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Non Propulsion Electronic Systems Operation and Maintenance
• Previous supervisory experience in the shipyard or Navy

Preferred:

• A minimum of four years of experience with the operation, maintenance, and/or testing of Navigation, SONAR, Combat, Local Area Networks, Ship Control, Towed Array Systems, Integrated Communication System, Circuit D, ICCP, and various auxiliary systems
• Experience with a NPES dockside test program or equivalent related experience in a test or ships management discipline
• Current qualification as a Shift Test Director, or equivalent experience
• Associate or Bachelors degree in engineering or management

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