Embedded Engineer for Columbia Missile Deckplate

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking an Embedded Engineer to support high-visibility construction efforts on the COLUMBIA Program. The role places you beside the Operations General Foreman to plan, prepare, and execute work on deckplates and interfaces with multiple trades.

The ideal candidate works independently, communicates clearly, and solves problems across engineering and production teams to keep milestones on schedule. Occasional weekends may be required to ensure progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in an engineering discipline by August 2027.
• 0-5 years of post graduate engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter and Columbia Class design.
• CR/CN experience and familiarity with change management processes.
• Knowledge of the shipyard organizational structure and processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong, trust-based relationships with Operations General Foreman to ensure alignment, schedule adherence and smooth deckplate execution.
• Support module construction and test through embedded engagement with operations to enhance productivity and reduce rework.
• Clear engineering barriers so the General Foreman can focus on leading trades and ensuring material, documentation and work packages are ready.
• Navigate design disclosures, technical documents, work orders and shipyard processes to troubleshoot constraints and drive efficient construction.
• Identify issues early in work packages and initiate timely corrective actions to keep work on schedule.
• Communicate operational priorities with the Module Lead and interfacing organizations to maintain synchronized progress.
• Reduce liability by preventing deckplate issues and by leveraging shipyard practices before escalation to engineering.
• Engage with General Foremen and Area Superintendents to validate build plan requirements and identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Columbia Class design

Change management

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking an Embedded Engineer to support high-visibility construction efforts on the COLUMBIA Program. The role places you beside the Operations General Foreman to plan, prepare, and execute work on deckplates and interfaces with multiple trades.

The ideal candidate works independently, communicates clearly, and solves problems across engineering and production teams to keep milestones on schedule. Occasional weekends may be required to ensure progress.