D442 SONAR Hull Arrays Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks an engineer to perform systems engineering across the lifecycle of SONAR hull arrays and sensors for submarine programs. You will coordinate with NAVSEA and partners to integrate contractor and government furnished systems.

The role includes technology investigations, trade studies, risk management, and ensuring producibility while addressing obsolescence and fleet issues in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 0–5 years of post‑graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering from concept to post‑delivery support.
• Interface with NAVSEA, Naval Shipyards, NAVY Labs, UARCs and subcontractors.
• Conduct technology investigations, trade studies, and risk assessments.
• Identify obsolescence issues and plan technical refreshes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Budget & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The SONAR Hull Arrays team is responsible for the development, qualification, integration, testing and fleet support of contractor furnished and government furnished SONAR hull arrays and sensors for all submarine classes.

SONAR Hull Arrays/Systems (C4ISR Systems Integration and Engineering D442) requires engineers to assist in Systems Engineering efforts related to contractor furnished SONAR systems. Areas of responsibility include Large Aperture Bow (LAB) Array, Light Weight Wide Aperture Array (LWWAA), High Frequency Chin Array (HFCA), CAVES Bow Conformal Array, SSN(X) concept arrays and sensors and various Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) SONAR sensors, arrays and components.

The successful engineer will perform systems engineering efforts from initial concept, system design and development through hardware/software integration, component qualification, testing, construction support, delivery and post-delivery support to include analysis and resolution of fleet identified problems, assessment of obsolescence issues and identification of components for technical refresh.

The position requires the engineer perform technology investigations, trade-studies, identify/resolve program risks, identify opportunities for cost reduction and validate methods to ensure producible end products.

The position requires the engineer to interface with the NAVSEA customer, Naval Shipyards, NAVY Labs, UARCs, sub-contractors and other EB departments and stakeholders as necessary.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar technical degree
• Engineering project management experience
• Experience in underwater acoustics, submarine electronics/SONAR system development, integration, installation and test
• Understanding of design, build, sustain process, EVMS and design tools and processes is desirable

Skills

• Internally motivated, self-starter with strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to function effectively independently and as team member
• Ability to lead engineering tasks/projects
• Effective engineering project management including management of budget, resources and schedule