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Shipyard Test Technician

Electric Boat

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Aug 26, 2025
Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Electric Boat is looking to solve the problem of ensuring safe and effective execution of operations and testing of Steam & Electric Plant Systems on naval submarines.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience relevant to design, operation, maintenance, and/or testing of marine propulsion systems or similar power generation/control systems.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Engineering Degree or Qualification on U.S. Navy nuclear submarine experience involving the operation, test, and maintenance of propulsion plant and associated components
  • Familiarity and experience with the COLUMBIA electric plant design and operation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in the area of power generation, power electronics and controls, electric motor drive systems, and/or power distribution systems operation.
  • Ability to follow written procedures and comply with requirements
  • Ability to understand the different types of test equipment, fittings and hoses for each system and apply them correctly per system requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Advise the Shift Test Engineer on safe and effective execution of operations and testing.
  • Maintain required paperwork (review paperwork daily for completeness and accuracy).
  • Complete and maintain the required training to perform electrical & mechanical operational testing of Steam & Electric Plant Systems.
  • Complete and maintain the required training to perform watch standing duties to include: operate ship’s electrical/mechanical systems; support roving watches; monitor electrical/mechanical systems required as part testing which may include weekend work.
  • Install, maintain and remove test equipment (hoses, fittings, test pumps, meters etc.) and have the ability to understand the different types of test equipment, fittings and hoses for each system and apply them correctly per system requirements.
  • Exhibit the ability to read and understand various system and test diagrams/drawings required for all electrical and mechanical system testing.
  • Complete and maintain the required training to perform the duties of a safety technician which requires making systems safe for trade work utilizing Electric Boat’s Lock out/Tag out procedures

Other

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Ability to work all shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) including occasional weekend work is required based on department/project needs
  • Proven strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a teaming environment with remote participants, including interfacing regularly with the nuclear Navy customer
  • Ability to exhibit high moral character and integrity required to certify NAVSEA test requirements