2025-65575 - Marine Operations Test Engineer - General Dynamics Mission Systems - Boston, MA

As a Marine Operations Test Engineer at GDMS, you will have a have a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the development, testing, and operation of cutting-edge subsea technology.

What sets you apart:

• Experience operating marine technologies and subsea sensors ideally directly related to Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV's)
• An understanding and passion for working offshore aboard vessels of all sizes.
• Experience testing complex systems in challenging environments.

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. 
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits. See more at com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Make safety the #1 priority in the office, on the shop floor, at the dock, and offshore.
• Perform offshore testing of AUV systems to support engineering development, acceptance testing, and customer operations.
• Troubleshoot AUV issues and collaborate with other engineering groups to quickly resolve problems.
• Detailed record keeping and reporting of daily offshore activities.
• Oversee and maintain a fleet of asset AUV systems as well as the GDMS research vessel the R/V Resolution.
• Lead customer training courses on the operation and maintenance of AUV systems.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong technical skills in software, electronics, and mechanical troubleshooting, as well as a knack for hands-on repair and maintenance.
• Ability to quickly learn new software (AUV operations suite, sonar tools, etc.)
• Data processing and analysis skills
• Strong communication and technical report writing
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time (most travel assignments range between 1-3 weeks in length)
• Able to pass the requirements for a US Coast Guard physical examination CG-719K. https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/faq/med_cert_faq.pdf
• Able to obtain a Massachusetts 1B Hoisting Engineer's License within the first 6 months of employment.
• Able to carry substantial weight, support extended work hours, and work in a wide range of weather conditions.

Workplace Options:

• This position is 95% on-site with an option to work from home on some days.
• While on-site, you will be a part of the Quincy, Massachusetts

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable time.  Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.