COLUMBIA Class Construction Support Engineer- Experienced 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks talented engineers to support COLUMBIA Class construction, test, and sea trials through final assembly and delivery. This 2nd shift role requires hands-on problem solving, cross-discipline collaboration, and a focus on safety and quality to meet design intent.

Responsibilities include oversight of trades, rapid issue resolution, interpretation of drawings, and coordination with design and engineering SMEs to implement lessons learned and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil, Marine, or Electrical).
• 5+ years of discipline-specific engineering experience (structural, mechanical, piping or electrical).
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel.
• Evaluate emergent shipyard issues and rapidly develop technically acceptable resolutions.
• Interpret design, drawings, and specification requirements.
• Provide direction to Groton trades via CNs and TIR UNSATs.
• Support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery activities for COLUMBIA Class.
• Surveillance of manufacturing, inspection, and testing of material in Groton shipyard.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering evaluations.
• Facilitate design implementation, lessons learned, and process improvements.
• Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs in the construction sequence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural/Civil/Marine/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electronic Desktop 7G

Teamcenter

CR/CN experience

Job description

Overview

There's never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront-designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, your future in shipbuilding starts here. Be part of history in the making – apply today.

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 construction team.

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 is a 2nd shift position 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 or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil, Marine, or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of discipline specific (structural, mechanical, piping or electrical) engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher is required

Preferred:

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

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to work 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, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet