Engineer I/II - Structural

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, is seeking an Engineer I/II - Structural to apply solid mechanics, finite element analysis, and materials science to support submarine design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities include authoring technical reports, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinating testing and fabrication issues. Remote work arrangements may apply depending on material classifications and project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil (structures), Mechanical, or Aerospace (structures) engineering.
• 1–4 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Academic or job experience using Finite Element Modeling and Analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and in a team to apply structural analysis to support design and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and correspondence; communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil (structures), Mechanical, or Aerospace (structures) engineering

Tools

FEM software

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Engineer I/II - Structural US-CT-Groton Job ID: 2026-18904 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 5 Category: Engineering EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

The Solid Mechanics department of Electric Boat is recognized among the Navy Community for its structural analysis expertise, and its ability to enact innovative and practical solutions to the most challenging problems. Engineers in Solid Mechanics apply their knowledge of engineering mechanics, state-of-the-art computational simulation (finite element analysis) methods, material sciences and solid dynamics to solve a wide variety of complex structural-mechanical problems, to support the engineering of practical design solutions, to undertake risk assessments, and to assess manufacturing processes. Engineers apply Navy and Industry methods and criteria as well as develop customized analysis plans, methods and acceptance criteria; oversee physical testing; and resolve construction/fabrication issues to support all aspects of Electric Boats Submarine business. Engineers author technical reports, presentations and formal correspondence. Engineers work in a team environment with engineers of all disciplines, and with members of design, testing and construction/fabrication departments. They also work with experts across the Navy, industry and academia.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Responsibilities

Candidates must be highly motivated and be able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills.

Qualifications

Required

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil (structures), Mechanical, or Aerospace (structures) engineering.
• 1-4 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Academic or job experience using Finite Element Modeling and Analysis software.

Preferred

• A Master of Science degree in Civil (structures), Mechanical, or Aerospace (structures) engineering.

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.