COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking engineers to support COLUMBIA Class construction in Groton, CT. You will address deckplate issues, provide engineering oversight to trades, and help ensure delivery aligned with design intent.

This role involves interfacing with Operations, SUPSHIP, PMS397, and other groups, with mentoring for engineers new to construction and a path to sea-trial support. US security clearance or ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in one of the listed engineering fields.
• 0–5 years of postgraduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel.
• Evaluate emergent shipyard issues and develop technical resolutions.
• Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements.
• Provide direction and evaluation to Groton trades via CNs and UNSATs.
• Support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery for COLUMBIA Class.
• Surveil manufacturing, inspection, and testing of material in Groton shipyard.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering evaluations.
• Facilitate design improvements and lessons learned.
• Coordinate knowledge transfer to the Construction Support Engineering team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electronic Desktop (7G)

Team Center (CR/CN)

Job description

Overview

D476 Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering is seeking highly motivated engineers to work hands on solving deckplate issues. With the primary responsibility of proactively supporting COLUMBIA Class construction efforts in the Groton shipyard, the Construction Support Engineering team provides direct support to the shipyard trades and support organizations to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous completion of construction activities in a manner that results in delivery of ships consistent with the design intent. Construction Support Engineering is also responsible for supporting sea trials. Engineers will interface with Operations, Ship's Management, Planning, Design and Engineering, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and PMS397 to act as the primary engineering interface for the Groton shipyard as the COLUMBIA Waterfront engineering organization grows.

This is a unique opportunity to support construction through final assembly, test, certification, sea trials and delivery of the first of class SSBN 826 COLUMBIA, the Nation’s #1 defense priority, on the front lines of engineering. This once in a career opportunity will be challenging and rewarding as the COLUMBIA Waterfront team supports the Groton Shipyard to deliver boats.

D476 Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering provides mentoring and training for engineers who are new to construction.

This position is located in Groton, CT as part of D476 Construction Support Engineering.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel
• Evaluate emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction and rapidly develop technically acceptable resolutions
• Interpret design, drawing, and specification requirements
• Providing direction and evaluation to Groton trades via disposition of CNs and TIR UNSATs
• Support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery activities for COLUMBIA Class
• Provide surveillance of manufacturing, inspection, and testing of material in the Groton shipyard
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering evaluations
• Facilitate implementation of the design, lessons learned, and process improvements
• Facilitate discipline specific knowledge transfer to the construction support engineering team
• Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs in the construction sequence.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil, Marine or Electrical engineering
• 0-5 years of postgraduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher is required

Preferred:

• Prior deck plate construction experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Electronic Desktop (7G, Work Orders, ELCADD, ERS, etc.)
• Familiarity with Team Center (CR/CN experience)
• Prior US Navy experience

Skills

• Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated and be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet