Engineer Sr/Spec/Prin - Systems- Embedded Engineer

RiseMe; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks engineers to contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of submarines for the U.S. Navy.

This role is part of the D379 Project Engineering Team, colocated with operations to plan and execute shipwork on the Columbia Program. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering and 5–15 years of post-graduate experience, plus the ability to work independently and in teams, learning design disclosures and communicating priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 5–15 years of post graduate engineering experience are required.
• Experience with ship design or in trades supervision is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the trade groups and supervision (General Foreman).
• Assist in planning and preparing trades for upcoming work by learning design disclosures and work orders.
• Identify problems with work packages and initiate corrective actions to enable deckplate work.
• Communicate operations priorities with Module Lead and other teams as required.
• Minimize production problems by ensuring trades understand upcoming work’s critical aspects.
• Support trades during their workday, including extended hours and occasional weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, marine, or electrical engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Electronic Desktop

Artemis

Power BI

Job description

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. If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding career, to be at the forefront of naval engineering excellence.

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

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 shipyard’s planning, operations, quality, and test organizations.
• An understanding of EB’s 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.

Skills

• 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 environmentDemonstrated understanding of process improvement principles

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

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