Engineer I - Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks an Entry Level Systems Engineer to support D468 Systems Engineering. You will develop SRD change packages, review hull and mechanical SRDs, and lead boat-related SRD activities while coordinating with a TPQ Lead and Navy customers. Opportunities to travel for on-site support at shipyards may arise.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and are ready to obtain a DoD security clearance; prior post-graduate engineering experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Engineering.
• 0-1 years post graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain security clearance through the DoD.
• Knowledge in Mechanical, Ocean, Structural, Electrical, Materials, Quality, or Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop SRD Change Packages (SRDCPs) and review hull/mechanical SRD revisions.
• Serve as Boat Lead for hull and mechanical SRDs.
• Coordinate with the TPQ Lead and Navy customers; support audits and documentation.
• Contribute to maintenance and modernization of submarines and associated work packages.

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive engagement

Team coordination

Sound engineering judgement

Quick learner

Accuracy and quality focus

Curious/problem-solving attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

There’snever been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand forcutting-edgenaval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront, designing, building, andmaintainingthe most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.About Department D468 – Systems EngineeringD468 Systems Engineeringis responsible forproviding Systems engineering supportfor in-serviceVIRGINIA, OHIO, and SEAWOLF Class submarinesin accordance withPlanning Yard contract and Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs).

Responsibilities include systems engineering support of Ship Alterations (SHIPALTs), Temporary Alterations (TEMPALTs), Liaison Action Requests (LARs), Reverse Liaison Action Requests (RLARs), and Manual Change Requests (MCRs). This team also includes ships configuration engineers whoare responsible formaintaininga variety of hull and mechanical systems Selected Record Diagrams/Drawings (SRDs).Role OverviewD468 Systems Engineering Team is seeking an Entry Level Systems Engineer.

In this role,your focus will beconfiguration engineeringin which youare responsible fordeveloping SRD Change Packages (SRDCPs), reviewing hull and mechanical SRD revisions, and performing the Boat Lead role for hull and mechanical system SRDs.

This rolealsoprovidesa unique opportunity to support the entirety of D468 by workingdirectlywith thecurrentDepartment Technical Program Quality(TPQ)Leadto support the departmentand to be trained tosucceedthemin this leadership role.

TheDepartmentTPQ Lead works withauditorsandallthe groups within the department to gather quarterly metrics, track improvement initiatives and learning, andplan auditsto ensure productsare deliveredwith first time quality.

You will also be responsible for variousactivities required to maintain and enhance the current submarine fleet, which consists of delivered ships in all classes (OHIO, SSGN, SEAWOLF, and VIRGINIA). Maintenance and enhancement activities include managing potential design changes to commissioned ships, developing documents (e.g. Lead Scope, Requirements Verification Matrix) for class/ship modernization, coordinating teams of engineers working on interdisciplinary tasking, making recommendations regarding extension of Ship Alteration work to additional hulls, and providing technical direction in support of emergent problems. These activities often require communication with various subject matter experts as well as with the Navy customer.

This position offers the potential to travel to provide on-site technical supportofmaintenance and modernization activities at various shipyards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering

• 0-1 years ofpost graduateengineering experience

• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina security clearance through the department of defense

Preferred

• Knowledge in Mechanical, Ocean, Structural, Electrical, Materials,Quality,or Systems Engineering application

• Entry level awareness of specification requirements/requirements management, maintainability principles, failure history research, interpretingdrawingsand diagrams

Skills

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proactive in engaging technical experts when necessary
• Must be comfortable coordinating teams of engineers and hosting technical meetings
• Must have sound engineering judgement to make quick, informed decisions
• Must be a quick learner and able to adapt to a variety of tasks
• Must be accuracy-driven and quality-focused
• Must possess a questioning attitude