Entry Level Component Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking engineers to contribute to design, construction, and maintenance of submarine propulsion and non-propulsion components for U.S. Navy programs.

The role involves coordinating with multiple teams, reviewing vendor deliverables, and supporting program management. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Marine Engineering with up to 5 years of post-graduate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Marine Engineering required.
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with multiple departments and naval personnel to coordinate design activities.
• Review vendor deliverables, calculations, and test reports to ensure conformance.
• Support program planning, specification development, and cost/schedule control.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing/reviewing

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

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.

D372 Component Engineering designs and develops propulsion plant and non-propulsion components supporting new design fast attack programs within VIRGINIA Class and the next generation attack boat SSN(X). These include diesel generators, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, valves, hydraulic components, atmosphere control equipment, and other engineered components.

Component Engineers perform varied project management tasks including program planning, specification and procedure development, preparation of technical correspondence, technical manual review, coordination with other Electric Boat departments, review of vendor deliverables (drawings, design reports, procedures, technical correspondence, calculations and test reports), qualification and production test support, supplier oversight, and cost and schedule control.

Position requires regular interface with other engineering disciplines, management, naval personnel, prime contractor technical personnel, vendors, purchasing/supply-chain, quality control, trades and other Electric Boat support personnel.

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 a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Marine Engineering
• 0-5 years of post graduate engineering experience

Preferred:

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Marine Engineering
• Component development experience
• Program and or project management experience

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills,
• An effective writer/reviewer of technical correspondence,
• Ablity to multi-task in a dynamic environment, and be capable of working in a team environment.