Software Test EngineerGeneral Dynamics
Job Summary
| Requisition ID | 2026-20451 | Location | US-CT-Groton | Seat Location | EB Groton Shipyard | Trade | Engineering | Shift | 1st | Security Clearance Required | Secret |
Electric Boat Corporation is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Software Configuration Management & Test Engineer in support of Navy programs in Groton and New London, CT.
Tactical Software Engineering applies innovative submarine computer software and technologies used onboard submarines for shipboard equipment operation, control, and mission execution. Our teams design, develop, integrate, test, and manage EBproprietary products that support the United States Navy Nuclear Submarine Fleet.
This role supports both Software Configuration Management (SCM) and testing functions in a software-adjacent capacity. The successful candidate will ensure that developed software is properly controlled, documented, evaluated, and rigorously tested prior to release. This position provides a critical link between software development teams, systems engineering, the enduser community, and program leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, establish, and maintain configuration baselines for software and technical documentation
- Develop and execute software build and release procedures
- Ensure traceability of requirements, software changes, and test activities
- Document software build results, test outcomes, and support test readiness reviews
- Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and subjectmatter experts to evaluate changes, identify defects, and validate system functionality
- Support labbased integration, verification, and validation testing in Groton and New London
- Provide occasional onboard support for software installation and verification on submarines
- Maintain communication across CM teams, project stakeholders, and internal/external customers
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma and engineering bestpractice efforts
- Ensure compliance with CM standards, including ISO 9000, AS9001, CMMI, and related quality programs
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while proactively identifying schedule risks, adjusting priorities, maintaining schedule discipline, and taking full ownership of meeting deadlines and project milestones
Work Environment:
This position includes handson work in onsite labs at our Groton or New London locations. Candidates must be comfortable following detailed procedures, working with tactical hardware, and-on rare occasions-supporting onboard verification activities. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs may be required. Occasional travel to submarinerelated sites may be necessary.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or similar/equivalent work experience
- 1+ years software configuration management, testing, project support, or related work
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throug the Department of Defense
Preferred:
Experience with Navy, DoD systems, or other complex engineering environments
1+ years of project or task management experience
Familiarity with formal CM tools such as DOORs, GIT, JIRA, ClearCase, Janus, or FileMaker Pro
Experience working with military hardware, software, documentation, and drawings
Knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9001, CMMI, and ESD programs
Experience with Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Familiarity with Linux operating systems
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while supporting a team
- Capable of using meeting platforms and digital tools to host and support meetings
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively
- Willingness and ability to execute written and verbal communications with stakeholders, and internal/external customers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with technical documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Willingness to proactively engage technical experts and cross-functional teams
- Ability to independently seek information needed to resolve issues or make decisions
General Dynamics Electric Boat is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age,
protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.