D497 Structural Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT, seeks engineers to perform structural analyses of submarine hulls, tanks and penetrations, interfacing with shipyards to ensure producible designs. You will contribute to Navy design reviews and the Design-Build-Sustain process as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering by mid‑2026, with 0–5 years of post‑graduate experience; Master’s degree and FEA experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (structures) or Mechanical Engineering by June 2026.
• 0–5 years of post‑graduate engineering experience.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with finite element analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses of pressure hull shell and frames, tanks, and penetrations.
• Interface with shipyard and trades to ensure producible designs.
• Support Navy design reviews and the Design-Build-Sustain process.
• Collaborate within multi-function design teams across ship-area groups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (structures) or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (structures) or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Overview

The department (D497, Hull and External Structures) is responsible for supporting design and analysis of submarine hull and external structures, including interfacing with shipyard and trades to assure completed designs are producible.

Responsibilities include structural engineering analysis of pressure hull shell and frames, bow and stern main ballast tanks, built-in tanks, hull and tank penetrations, external fairings, external foundations, bulkheads, and steering and driving control surfaces. Responsibilities also include interface control and integration of attached external submersible vehicles.

Engineers work in teams by area of the ship and/or by function to develop the design from established requirements. Engineering analyses include submergence, fatigue, hydrodynamic flow loads, tank pressurization loads, shock loading (static and dynamic) and others using state-of-the-art computer methods and convention hand calculations. Engineering reviews the design from concept formulation through detailed models to design disclosure in a Design-Build-Sustain environment, as well as supports construction during the build phase. Lastly, they will interface with a multi-function design team and participate in Navy design reviews.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil Engineering (structures), Mechanical Engineering by June of 2026.
• 0-5 years of post graduate engineering experience.

Preferred:

• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering (structures), Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with finite element analysis

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.
• Demonstrable skills and proficiency in steel design, structural analysis, finite analysis, or other structural design and analysis related skills.