Entry Level Engineer – Embedded Software / Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton/New London, CT is seeking an engineer to join the Portable Ship Control System team. You will contribute to product development cycles from concept to delivery, coordinate with vendors, and support integration and testing efforts.

Candidates should have a BS or higher in EE/CE/Systems Eng by Dec 2026, 0–5 years experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Some travel and hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Work will be conducted in Groton / New London, CT facilities with part-time work from home available based on needs of the department.
• Collaborate with vendors across the full product development cycle from concept through delivery and post-delivery support

Skills

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or 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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