Engineer I - Structural

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT invites applications for an Engineer I - Structural. This role supports design and analysis of submarine pressure hull structures, ballast tanks and external structures, performing FEA and hand calculations.

You will interface with multiple engineering teams and participate in Navy design reviews. Some remote work is possible under its Flexible Work Arrangements policy.

Qualifications

• BS degree in civil/structural or mechanical engineering.
• 0-5 years of related engineering experience.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis and steel design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable skills in structural design and analysis.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Steel design

Mechanics of materials

Education

Bachelor of Science in structural civil or mechanical engineering

Job description

Engineer I - Structural

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-18628

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 8

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

D493 Pressure Hull and External Structures - Engineers are responsible for supporting the detail design and analysis of submarine pressure hull structures including tanks, trunks, and bulkheads as well as structures external to the pressure hull including the bow, sail, super structure, stern, and control surfaces. Responsibilities include structural engineering analysis of equipment foundations, bulkheads, tanks, trunks, hull inserts, and the pressure hull shell and frames, bow and stern main ballast tank structures, external fairing's and control surfaces. Analysis for submergence, fatigue, hydrodynamic flow loads and tank pressurization loads and shock loads (static and dynamic) are performed using state-of-the-art computer models as well as conventional hand calculation methods. Engineering review of the design follows the design development from concept formulation through detailed models to design disclosure in a DesignBuild-Sustain environment as well as construction support during the build phase. Additionally, D493 Engineers will interface with designers and engineers from other disciplines and participate in Navy design reviews. Knowledge of finite element analysis, steel design techniques and/or advanced mechanics of materials is required for these positions.

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

The candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Candidate must be highly motivated, be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment. Demonstrable skills and proficiency in the steel design, structural analysis, finite element analysis, systems engineering, or other structural design and analysis related skills.

Qualifications

Required:

A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in civil engineering (structural concentration) or mechanical engineering.

0-5 years of related engineering experience

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