Engineer I/II - Structural

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in submarine engineering seeks an entry-level structural engineer to join their waterfront team in Groton. This role focuses on troubleshooting and evaluating construction issues related to submarine hulls and structures, offering opportunities for hands-on experience. Candidates will gain exposure to various submarine components and collaborate across teams, supporting the U.S. Navy's significant submarine program.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering (expected by December 2025).
• 0-4 years of postgraduate engineering experience.
• Preferred education/experience in Material Science, Welding, Machine Design, Finite Element Analysis, or Structural Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot construction issues at shipyards and evaluate conditions through calculations.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced environment with customer interactions.
• Focus on ensuring operational readiness of submarines.

Skills

Team-oriented mindset

Hands-on problem-solving

Leadership qualities

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

Waterfront Structural Engineering is seeking an entry-level structural engineer specializing in submarine hulls, external, or internal structures. The role involves troubleshooting construction issues at shipyards and evaluating these conditions through calculations and reports in the Groton office. The candidate will gain knowledge of various submarine structures, including pressure hulls, non-pressure hulls, external structures, bulkheads, tanks, foundations, decking, furniture, and lockers. Support is provided for submarines under construction at Electric Boat shipyards in Groton and Quonset Point, Newport News shipyard in Virginia, and other vendors across the U.S.

Engineers collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, applying skills in statics, dynamics, materials science, and creative problem solving. Effective communication is essential, as the role involves regular interaction with customers such as NAVSEA and internal teams at shipyards in Groton, Quonset Point, and Newport News.

The waterfront team is dynamic, practical, and growing, supporting the U.S. Navy's latest $22 billion VIRGINIA Class submarine program. The engineer will focus on ensuring the quality of the current warfighter's as-built condition, supporting its operational readiness, rather than designing new submarines.

Electric Boat offers flexible work arrangements, allowing some remote work, depending on the department's classified material requirements and other factors. Please inquire during discussions about how this applies to the position.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering (or expected by December 2025)
• 0-4 years of postgraduate engineering experience

Preferred:

• Experience or education in Material Science, Welding, Machine Design, Finite Element Analysis, or Structural Analysis

Skills

• Team-oriented mindset in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work both in shipyard and analysis environments
• Practical, hands-on problem-solving skills for construction issues
• Leadership qualities
• Highly organized

Environmental Attributes

Inside, Outside