Electrical Propulsion Design Lead - Concept & Analysis

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks an engineering supervisor to lead a talented team of engineers in uprated propulsion plant design, architecture definition, and major equipment sizing for Virginia-class programs.

The role demands strong leadership, technical depth, and proactive management of scope, cost, and schedule, with responsibilities spanning technical execution, mentorship, and cross-discipline integration across engineering and design groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (required).
• 5+ years of post-graduate electrical engineering experience.
• Active Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a collaborative, inclusive, and rewarding team environment.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers, emphasizing growth in technical capability.
• Lead development of propulsion plant arrangements and electrical plant architecture.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and milestones using sound project management fundamentals.
• Ensure technical accuracy, first-time quality, and alignment with cost and schedule objectives across all products.
• Oversee development of key analysis products, including load, fault, protection/coordination, and stability analyses.
• Integrate work across engineering and design disciplines to ensure cohesive system development.
• Prepare and present technical content at periodic program and design reviews.
• Support engineering key events, certification activities, and program deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including design yard organizations, program offices, government customers, and vendors.
• Supervise a team of 8–13 engineers and partner closely with electrical systems and cableways design teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

MS Project

EVMS

Artemis

Communication

System integration

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Artemis

EVMS

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks an engineering supervisor to lead a talented team of engineers in uprated propulsion plant design, architecture definition, and major equipment sizing for Virginia-class programs.

The role demands strong leadership, technical depth, and proactive management of scope, cost, and schedule, with responsibilities spanning technical execution, mentorship, and cross-discipline integration across engineering and design groups.