Engineer Senior

General-Dynamics-Electric-Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT is seeking a radiation shielding engineer to lead design and analysis efforts for naval submarine shielding.

The role involves owning radiation shielding design, developing analysis methods, and mentoring a small team in a collaborative naval nuclear environment. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Nuclear Engineering (or expect by 2026), have 5+ years of post‑graduate engineering experience, and possess strong programming skills in Python or

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (or will have by Dec 2026) or above in Nuclear Engineering.
• 5+ years of post graduate Engineering Experience.
• Experience in radiation transport analysis.
• Experience in radiation protection or radiation detectors/dosimetry.
• Strong knowledge of Python or C/C++

Responsibilities

• Own radiation shielding design and analysis.
• Develop and maintain analysis methods and associated software tools.
• Lead a small team to support the overall mission of producing a minimum weight, cost efficient biological shield that meets Naval requirements.

Skills

Radiation transport analysis

Python / C/C++

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

Overview

The Radiation Analysis/Shielding group at Electric Boat is known within the Naval Nuclear Program for its radiation analysis expertise, its hands‑on knowledge of shielded structures, related manufacturing methods and the ability to resolve difficult problems with applied, practical solutions. Radiation shielding engineers provide analysis for future designs, consulting services and support to construction activities at Electric Boat facilities, Newport News Shipbuilding (Huntington Ingalls Industries), land based prototypes, and for Commissioned Submarines, Moored Training ships and their designated support facilities.

Responsibilities would include owning radiation shielding design and analysis. Developing and maintaining analysis methods and associated software tools. You will balance independently working solutions and leading a small team to support the overall mission of producing a minimum weight, cost efficient biological shield that meets the Naval requirements. You will work along side leading subject matter experts in the field of radiation analysis, in the Naval Nuclear program, who will support your growth and development.

Working in a team environment, engineers develop innovative solutions to solve problems. Engineers interface with designers, shipyard personnel, the Naval Nuclear Laboratories and our Navy customer. Opportunities exist for engineers with a MS or higher in nuclear engineering, with analytical and computational skills in radiation transport and related shielding analysis. Above average written and verbal communication skills are required, prior naval nuclear experience a plus.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's Degree (or will have by Dec 2026) or above in Nuclear Engineering
• 5+ years of post graduate Engineering Experience
• Experience in radiation transport analysis

Preferred:

• Experience in radiation protection or radiation detectors/dosimetry
• Strong knowledge of at least one high level programming language (e.g. Python, C/C++)

Skills

Skills:

• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical and computational skills in radiation transport and shielding analysis