Engineer I - Structural

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking engineers to support the design and analysis of submarine pressure hull structures and external hull components. You will perform structural analysis of tanks, trunks, bulkheads, and external fairings using state-of-the-art models and traditional methods.

The role requires knowledge of finite element analysis, steel design techniques, and advanced mechanics of materials, with collaboration across disciplines and participation in Navy design reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience with finite element analysis and structural design is required.
• Strong understanding of steel design techniques and mechanics of materials is expected.
• Ability to perform both independent work and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support detail design and analysis of submarine pressure hull structures, tanks, trunks, and bulkheads.
• Analyze external structures such as bow, sail, and control surfaces for loads and responses.
• Interface with designers and engineers from other disciplines and support Navy design reviews.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Steel design

Structural analysis

Systems engineering

Fatigue analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in civil engineering (structural concentration) or related field

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in civil engineering (structural concentration), mechanical engineering, Aerospace, Naval Architecture, or Marine Engineering
• 0-5 years of related engineering experience

Skills

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.