Software Test Engineer

Overview

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 EB‑proprietary 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 end‑user community, and program leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Support all aspects of Configuration Management, including planning, configuration identification, configuration control, change management, status accounting/reporting, and configuration audits

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 subject‑matter experts to evaluate changes, identify defects, and validate system functionality

Support lab‑based 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 best‑practice efforts

Ensure compliance with CM standards, including ISO 9000, AS‑9001, 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 hands‑on 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 submarine‑related sites may be necessary.

Qualifications

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 through 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, AS‑9001, CMMI, and ESD programs

Experience with Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Familiarity with Linux operating systems

Skills

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

Physical Qualifications Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside