Engineer I - Systems

General Dynamics Corporation; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an entry‑level Engineer I – Systems to support construction and delivery activities for the DREADNOUGHT Class program. The role involves interfacing with multiple departments and customers to ensure timely, compliant ship construction.

The position requires a BS in an engineering field and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Candidates should be highly motivated, collaborative, and capable of independent work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• 0–1 years of post‑graduate engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering support to SUPSHIP during conformance audits and material turnover.
• Ensuring drawing revisions and change notices that support construction activities are being prioritized and worked.
• Acting as technical authority point of contact providing oversight for translation of drawings into work orders and instructions.
• Confirming that material procurement activities are completed in a manner that supports kit schedules.
• Developing list of auditable material and joints for use in the SUPSHIP audits.
• Provide engineering oversight to emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction.
• Provide surveillance of manufacturing inspection and testing of material at Quonset Point.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Construction Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Engineer I - Systems

US-CT-Stonington

Job ID: 2026-18088

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 3

Category: Engineering

EB Eagle Park Site

Overview

COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering has openings for highly motivated engineers to provide support for construction and delivery of material and missile tubes to the United Kingdom in support of the DREADNOUGHT Class. In this role, engineers will be expected to provide comprehensive technical oversight of construction activities and will interface with Design and Engineering, Ship's Management, Program Office, Detail Planning, Design Build Sustain, Operations, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), PMS397, UK Ministry of Defence and BAE Systems in order to support delivery of material.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing engineering support to SUPSHIP during conformance audits and material turnover
• Ensuring drawing revisions and change notices that support construction activities are being prioritized and worked
• Acting as technical authority point of contact providing oversight for translation of drawings into work orders and instructions
• Confirming that material procurement activities are completed in a manner that supports kit schedules
• Developing list of audit-ablematerial and joints for use in the SUPSHIP audits
• Provide engineering oversight to emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction
• Provide surveillance of manufacturing inspection and testing of material at Quonset Point

This position will be primarily working in Eagle Park with occasional travel to Quonset Point, Rhode Island.

Candidate Requirements

The candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Candidate must be highly motivated and be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Aerospace or Construction engineering
• 0-1 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher is required

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