Entry-Level Electrical Systems Engineer - Columbia Class

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking electrical system and component engineers for the D429 group. The role focuses on power distribution, reactor and steam plant systems, and submarine equipment for the COLUMBIA class.

It offers engagement across multiple electrical engineering concentrations and involves construction support and documentation efforts. Successful candidates will gain experience in designing, testing, and supporting subsystems, with opportunities for remote work

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Power Engineering, or Physics.
• 0-5 years’ post-graduate engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand system/component operational needs.
• Support ongoing construction, testing, and time-critical troubleshooting for the COLUMBIA Class submarine at the Electric Boat Quonset Point and Groton shipyards.
• Define and meet functional and detailed requirements.
• Perform required calculations and modeling.
• Select standard components and subcomponents.
• Oversee development of system/component drawings and change products.
• Support development of associated technical documentation, including manuals, operating instructions, repair parts lists, preventative maintenance specifications, etc.
• Manage all system and component interfaces including electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical.
• Support 3D model development and arrangement of systems and components.
• Oversee subcontractor designs, manufacturing, testing, and qualification.
• Obtain customer approval of designs and requirements via formal correspondence.
• Some overtime and travel may be required.

Skills

Electrical concepts

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechatronics Engineering

BS in Biomedical Engineering

BS in Energy Systems Engineering

BS in Power Engineering

BS in Physics

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking electrical system and component engineers for the D429 group. The role focuses on power distribution, reactor and steam plant systems, and submarine equipment for the COLUMBIA class.

It offers engagement across multiple electrical engineering concentrations and involves construction support and documentation efforts. Successful candidates will gain experience in designing, testing, and supporting subsystems, with opportunities for remote work