Engineer Sr/Spec/Prin - Systems- Embedded Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT (New London area) seeks engineers to contribute to submarine design, construction, and maintenance for the U.S. Navy.

You will integrate with operations to plan and execute ship construction on the COLUMBIA Program, collaborating with trades across the yard. The role requires strong problem solving, independent initiative, and teamwork, with a focus on supporting deckplate work and achieving key milestones in Reactor Compartment, Engine Room, and ship

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, marine, or electrical engineering.
• 5–15 years of post graduate engineering experience.
• Understanding of shipyard planning, operations, quality, and test organizations.
• Experience with ship design and working in trades or trades supervision.
• Knowledge of project management principles as they relate to construction.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the trade group and trade supervision (General Foreman).
• Enable the General Foreman to maximize time planning and preparing trades for upcoming work by learning and navigating design disclosures and shipyard processes.
• Identify problems with work packages and initiate timely corrective actions to enable deckplate execution.
• Communicate operations priorities with the Module Lead and other organizations as required.
• Minimize production problems by ensuring operations understand critical aspects of upcoming work.
• Support trades during their work day, including extended hours and occasional weekend support.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Process improvement

Education

BS or higher in mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, marine, or electrical engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Electronic Desktop

Artemis

Power BI

Job description

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

Required

Qualifications

• 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 environment
• Demonstrated understanding of process improvement principles

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

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