Communications Systems Test Engineer: Senior/Specialist/Principal Ship Control

Responsibilities for this Position

Communications Systems Test Engineer: Senior/Specialist/Principal Ship Control

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-17438

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 3

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Ship Control develops in-house electronic systems and integrates vendor/government supplied equipment to support the VA/CLB Ship Control System (SCS), VA/CLB Monitoring Systems, and the VA/CLB Portable Ship Control Systems (PSCS).

The selected candidate will be part of a high-performing, detail-oriented team that fulfills engineering tasks related to initial hardware production, shipboard installation, test, delivery, and at-sea testing of Ship Control components. For delivered submarines, the group provides fleet support to resolve operational problems.

Additionally, the candidate will serve as a POC for various Special Emphasis Program audits, e.g. NAVSEA Certification, NAVSEA Physical Configuration Audit (PCA), and Fly-by-Wire Ship Control System (FBW SCS).

The selected candidates responsibilities include:

• Leading the systems engineering effort to develop, build, install and certify Ship Control upgrades during Overhaul & Repair availabilities
• Serve as a consultant to the Ship Control Hardware design team
• Working with component engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and resolve problems on the deck plates, up to and including initial shipbuilder sea trials.
• Overseeing production testing of components and systems
• Developing troubleshooting procedures and technical documentation to support new construction
• Providing input, as required, to support development of logistics products
• Instructing trade personnel in accordance with strict Fly-By-Wire (FBW) quality requirements and division process directives
• Providing technical input for test form development, as required
• Engineering review and approval of Design Disclosures
• Development and production support of Ship Control Electrical Components

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Responsibilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work in a fast paced collaborative team environment

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of related experience

Preferred:

• Experience in testing and/or operationsof Electronics Systems
• Navy background preferred
• Knowledge of submarine construction and test philosophiesis highly desirable.

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