Engineer II - Electrical 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks an Electrical Engineer on 2nd shift to support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery of the SSBN 826 COLUMBIA. You will act as the primary engineering interface at the Groton shipyard, coordinating with design, ship management, and SUPSHIP.

Responsibilities include providing engineering oversight for electrical trades, interpreting drawings and specs, evaluating changes, and driving design and process improvements with SMEs on the

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of post graduate engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight of electrical trade personnel and resolve shipyard issues.
• Interpret design drawings and technical specification requirements.
• Provide engineering direction via dispositions of Change Notices and TIR UNSATs.
• Oversee manufacturing, inspection, and testing of material.
• Conduct engineering evaluations to support manufacturing and construction.
• Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs during construction sequence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Electronic Desktop

Job description

Requisition ID: 2026-19441

Location: US-CT-Groton

Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard

Trade: Engineering

Shift: 2nd

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Groton COLUMBIA Construction Support Engineering is seeking highly motivated electrical engineers. This is a unique opportunity to support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery of the first of class SSBN 826 COLUMBIA, the Nation's #1 defense priority, on the front lines of engineering. This once in a career opportunity will be challenging and rewarding as the COLUMBIA Waterfront team supports the Groton Shipyard to get boats down river. In this role, engineers will provide comprehensive technical oversight of construction activities and will interface with Design and Engineering, Ship's Management, Planning, Operations, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and PMS397 to act as the primary engineering interface for the Groton shipyard as the COLUMBIA Waterfront engineering organization grows.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Provide engineering oversight and assist electrical trade personnel to overcome emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction
• Interpret design, drawing, and technical specification requirements
• Provide engineering evaluation and/or direction to Groton trades via dispositions of Change Notices and TIR UNSATs
• Provide surveillance of manufacturing, inspection, and testing of material
• Conduct engineering evaluations to support all manufacturing and construction needs
• Facilitate the implementation of design and process improvements
• Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs in the construction sequence

This position is for full time work at the Groton shipyard facility on 2nd shift and includes shift differential pay.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of post graduate engineering experience
• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of COLUMBIA Class Design
• Familiarity with Teamcenter and Electronic Desktop
• Experience in Waterfront Engineering

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Highly motivated and be able to perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet