Engineer Sr/Spec/Prin - Systems- Embedded Engineer

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, is seeking an Engineer Sr/Spec/Prin - Systems- Embedded Engineer to contribute to design, construction, and maintenance of submarines for the U.S. Navy.

This role sits in the D379 Project Engineering Team, co-located with operations to integrate with planning and execution of ship construction on the Columbia Program at EB Groton Shipyard. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, hand-on experience with ship design and

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science or higher in mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, marine, or electrical engineering.
• 5–15 years of post graduate engineering experience.
• Familiarity with EB tools and shipyard processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining a strong working relationship with the trade group and trade supervision (General Foreman) assigned
• Enabling the General Foreman to maximize time planning and preparing trades and trades supervision for upcoming work by learning design disclosures, technical work documents, work orders, and shipyard processes to solve problems the trades face which prevent efficient ship construction
• Identifying problems with work packages and initiating timely corrective actions to enable operations to execute deckplate work
• Communicating operations priorities with the assigned Module Lead and other organizations as required
• Minimizing production problems by ensuring operations understands critical aspects of upcoming work

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Process improvement

Education

B.S. in Engineering

5–15 years post graduate experience

Tools

Teamcenter

Artemis

Power BI

Electronic Desktop

Job description

Engineer Sr/Spec/Prin - Systems- Embedded Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Engineer Sr/Spec/Prin - Systems- Embedded Engineer

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20599

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 4

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a leader in naval innovation, is seeking passionate engineers to contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of state-of-the-art submarines for the U.S. Navy. Be part of a dynamic team, drive technological advancements, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of maritime defense.

This position in the D379 Project Engineering Team, is for enthusiastic individuals looking to integrate themselves with operations supervision in planning, preparing, and executing ship construction on the COLUMBIA Program. Engineers will be co-located with operations while they identify and overcome hurdles in upcoming planned or unplanned work. Trades assigned include Pipe Fitters, Steel Trades, Electricians, Pipe Welders, Sheet Metal Fabricators, and Machinists. The ideal candidate is able to work independently, is a self starter, team player, and has strong critical thinking skills with a positive questioning attitude. This role will be working in the Reactor Compartment, Engine Room, and ship exterior to help achieve key milestones.

Responsibilities of this Position Include:

• Building and maintaining a strong working relationship with the trade group and trade supervision (General Foreman) assigned
• Enabling the General Foreman to maximize time planning and preparing trades and trades supervision for upcoming work by:
  • Learning and navigating design disclosures, technical work documents, work orders, and various shipyard processes to solve problems the trades face which prevent efficient ship construction
  • Identifying problems with work packages and initiating timely corrective actions to enable operations to execute deckplate work
  • Communicating operations priorities with the assigned Module Lead and other organizations as required
  • Minimizing production problems by ensuring operations understands critical aspects of upcoming work
• Ensuring liabilities are initiated with complete and accurate information
• Reducing liability generation by preventing deckplate problems and leveraging shipyard work practices to adjudicate construction problems vs. unnecessary requests for formal engineering direction
• Supporting trades during their work day, which may include extended hours and occasional weekend support

Responsibilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated problem solving ability with diverse problem types
• Ability to withstand change in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated understanding of process improvement principles

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor of Science or higher in mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, marine, or electrical engineering
• 5-15 Years of post graduate engineering experience

Preferred:

• An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the shipyards planning, operations, quality, and test organizations.
• An understanding of EBs various business management tools. Including Teamcenter, Electronic Desktop, Artemis, Power BI, and others.
• Experience with ship design
• Experience working in trades or trades supervision
• A working knowledge of project management principles as they relate to construction.

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