Engineer Senior - Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in New London, CT seeks a Senior Engineer to lead ship systems component development, including valves, AC units, hydraulic components, and atmosphere control equipment, coordinating with Navy and suppliers.

Requires a BS in engineering and 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience; advanced degree is preferred. Strong problem solving, leadership, and project-management skills, plus occasional travel, are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is required.
• 5 or more years of post-graduate engineering experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical requirements and ship integration.
• Oversee supplier/project management and develop budgets/schedules.
• Review drawings and technical reports; lead meetings/presentations and day-to-day management.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Technical aptitude

Independent work

Accountability

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Advanced engineering degree

BS in Mechanical, Marine, Civil, or Chemical engineering

Job description

The Ship Systems components department works with Electric Boat, Navy, and outside supplier personnel to develop various engineered components for submarine applications. Some of the components include valves, AC units, air compressors, hydraulic components, atmosphere control equipment, fans, and other miscellaneous components. Some of the key responsibilities associated with this job include development of technical requirements, ship integration, supplier oversight/project management, development of project budgets and schedules, review of drawings and technical reports, lead meetings and presentations, and associated day to day project management activities. Periodic travel to Navy and supplier facilities is required.

As a Senior Engineer, expectation is that there is knowledge of the industry practice, techniques, and standards and a general knowledge of other related disciplines. A complete understanding and application of technical principals, theories, and concepts is required. Problem solving skills to develop solutions to a variety of complex technical problems is required. Work will be under general direction. Independently determining and developing approach to solutions of problems is required. Work will be reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. As a Senior Engineer you will contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects. Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts is required on a routine basis. Will serve as a mentor to less tenured engineering personnel.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows for occasional work to be performed remotely 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.

Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
• 5 or more years of post-graduate engineering experience

Preferred

• Advanced engineering degree
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Marine, Civil, Chemical engineering

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Technical aptitude
• Work independently and manage priorities
• Personal and Enterprise accountability