Engineer Sr. - Materials

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a Sr. Engineer in Materials to provide technical cognizance of analytical methods in the Metrology laboratories and support off-site operations.

The role requires collaborating with MTC and MDA personnel to inspect, calibrate and repair shipboard components and test equipment. The candidate will ensure calibrations are performed with traceability to NIST, maintain laboratory standards, develop calibration procedures, and conduct quality

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Physics engineering.
• 5+ years of post‑graduate engineering experience.
• Willingness to travel, off-shift work and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight for inspection, calibration and repair of shipboard components and lab equipment.
• Develop and document manual and automated calibration procedures; ensure NIST traceability.
• Perform quality assurance audits and drive improvements to eliminate recurring errors.
• Interface with shipyard and other organizations to resolve methods and problems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Organized

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

BS Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Physics)

Job description

Engineer Sr. - Materials

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 2026-20056
• Location: US-CT-Groton
• Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard
• Trade: Engineering
• Shift: 1st
• Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

This position is responsible for the technical cognizance of analytical methods performed within the Metrology laboratories at Electric Boat and all off site operations. This entails, but is not limited to: Providing engineering oversight and support to MTC and MDA personnel for the inspection, calibration and repair of both nuclear and non-nuclear shipboard components as well as shipyard test equipment in the Dimensional, Flow, Physical, Optical, and Electronics Standards Laboratories. Ensuring calibrations are performed in accordance with standard practices and traceability to NIST is maintained. Maintaining the laboratories standards and supporting equipment. Developing and documenting manual and automated calibration procedures. Assuming overall responsibility for department quality by performing quality assurance audits and instituting processes to eliminate recurring errors. Interfacing with shipyard and other organizations to develop methods and problem resolutions. Complying with relevant health, safety, and environmental requirements.

The candidate must be able to access the Submarines/Construction areas. Travel, off shift support, and overtime should be expected. The candidate must be able to adjust quickly and comfortably to emergent needs and changing priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, or Physics
• 5+ years of post graduate engineering experience
• This role will require travel, off shift support, and overtime should be expected.

Preferred Requirements:

• Laboratory/testing experience
• Metrology Experience

Skills

• Candidate must be highly organized, self-motivated, work independently, and able to effectively support difficult production schedules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.

Environmental Attributes

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