Entry Level Engineer – Embedded Software / Systems

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an Electrical/Systems Engineer to contribute to the Portable Ship Control System (PSCS). You will participate in the full product lifecycle — from concept and requirements through design, prototyping, qualification testing, software development, delivery and post-delivery support as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with vendors, perform systems integration, and maintain cybersecurity awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering by December 2026.
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance through the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full product lifecycle for the Portable Ship Control System (PSCS).
• Collaborate in systems integration, design, testing, and delivery.
• Work in a team environment with occasional travel and vendor coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering

Job description

Overview

Portable Ship Control System (PSCS), part of department 442, is an engineering team that designs and supports communications and navigation aids. In collaboration with vendors, the team performs a complete product development cycle, starting with concept development, then requirements definition, design, prototyping, qualification testing, software development, delivery, and post-delivery support.

Knowledge of systems engineering, software programming, electrical/electronic circuits, hardware/software integration, networking, and cybersecurity are desirable. It is not expected that a single candidate will have knowledge of all of these disciplines. Work will be conducted in Groton / New London, CT facilities, with part-time work from home available based on needs of the department.

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products is also desirable.

The ability to work in a team environment is required. The job may also include limited US and overseas travel.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering by December 2026.
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Experience in submarine electronics system development, integration, installation and test
• Experience with the Microsoft suite of products
• Exposure to hardware and software development tools

Skills

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
• Experience working successfully both in a team environment and independently

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