Marine Operations Test Engineer Job at GD Mission Systems, Quincy, MA

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  • GD Mission Systems
  • Quincy, MA

Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Marine Operations Test Engineer

ID: 2025-67997
USA-MA-Quincy
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 9/9/2025
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

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.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.

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.
  • 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

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $103,254.00 - USD $114,547.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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