Engineer - Systems

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an Engineer - Systems to develop electrical and mechanical components for submarines. You will work with Navy, Electric Boat and external suppliers to define requirements and ensure design quality.

Responsibilities include reviewing technical docs, managing supplier interfaces, leading meetings, and providing on-site engineering support at shipyards. A DoD clearance eligibility is required and flexibility for occasional travel applies.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of postgraduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical requirements for submarine components.
• Provide supplier oversight and project management.
• Review drawings, procedures, reports and specifications.
• Lead meetings and presentations; manage related activities.
• Coordinate with NAVY and suppliers; support on-site construction engineering.

Skills

Engineering experience

Security clearance

Project management

Education

Bachelor of science in Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, Civil, or Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Engineer - Systems
US-CT-Groton
Job ID: 2026-18884
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard
Overview

Opportunities are available for Electrical, Mechanical and other engineers within D465, the Electrical Components Department, to develop various engineered components for submarine applications working with other Electric Boat, Navy, and outside supplier personnel. Some of these components include electrical hull penetrators, outboard cable assemblies, power distribution hardware and secondary propulsion units/systems.

Some of the key responsibilities associated with this job include:

• Development of technical requirements
• Supplier oversight/project management
• Review of drawings and technical documentation: procedures, reports, technical manuals, specifications, etc.
• Leading meetings and presentations
• Associated project management activities
• Working with the customer (NAVY) as necessary

Successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of their assigned components including:

• Understanding system/component operational needs and requirements
• Supporting development of associated technical documentation including:
  technical manuals operating instructions, ship system manuals, test forms, repair parts lists, procurement specifications, etc.
• Managing system and component interfaces including:
  electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical
• Supporting 3D model development and arrangement of systems and components
• Overseeing vendor design development, manufacturing, testing, and qualification
• Obtaining customer approval of designs and requirements via formal correspondence
• Construction engineering support on site in the shipyard(s) as required

Periodic overtime, or travel to Navy and supplier facilities may be required.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the design and construction of the next generation of US NAVY submarines!

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, Civil, or Engineering
• 5+ years of postgraduate engineering experience
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred:

• Advanced Degree
• Experience working with suppliers/subcontractors
• A diverse knowledge of electrical engineering concepts

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