Entry Level Engineer- Systems - Hull Planning Yard

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking entry‑level engineers for the Life Cycle Support (LCS) D495 Hull Planning Yard team. You will support modernization and enhancements for in-service submarines, review drawings, and perform calculations while managing projects and schedules. Occasional travel to Navy Shipyards may be required; leadership opportunities exist within project work.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; summer 2027 grads considered.
• 0–5 years post‑grad engineering experience.
• Preferred: degree in aerospace, chemical, civil, industrial, manufacturing, marine, mechanical, ocean, structural, or systems engineering.
• Experience with interpreting technical drawings and performing engineering calculations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance in response to emergent requests.
• Review technical drawings and develop supporting engineering calculations.
• Independently manage project schedules.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Organization

Time management

Analytical mindset

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, chemical, civil, industrial, manufacturing, marine, mechanical, ocean, structural, or systems engineering

Tools

ABAQUS/ANSYS

HyperWorks/ProENGINEER

Flomaster

MATLAB/Simulink

NX/Teamcenter

CATIA/AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking Entry Level Engineers to join the Life Cycle Support (LCS) organization’s D495 Hull Planning Yard engineering team.

D495 is a multi-disciplined engineering department (fluids, mechanical, structural, and components engineering) providing modernization and engineering support for in-service submarines in the US Navy including OHIO, VIRGINIA, and SEAWOLF Classes in all non-reactor plant areas of the ship. D495 provides direct support to the commissioned submarine fleet on a daily basis through various means. These include, but are not limited to, evaluation of existing non-conformances and development of new capabilities, supporting selection and procurement of replacement material and equipment, and providing expertise for problem resolution.

Successful candidates will be responsible for various activities required to maintain and enhance the current submarine fleet. Specific responsibilities include providing technical guidance in response to emergent requests, reviewing technical drawings and developing supporting engineering calculations, and independently managing their projects’ schedules. This position offers occasional opportunity for travel to provide on-site technical support of maintenance and modernization activities at public Navy Shipyards. Additionally, this position offers unique opportunities for development and leadership roles in project work as well as other specialized areas.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering (will consider summer 2027 grads)
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Industrial, Manufacturing, Marine, Mechanical, Ocean, Structural, or Systems Engineering.
• Familiarity beyond a basic level with at least one of the following:
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ABAQUS, ANSYS, HyperWorks, ProENGINEER)
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools (e.g., Flomaster)
  • Computational software (e.g., Mathcad, MATLAB/Simulink)
  • CAD software (e.g., NX/Teamcenter, CATIA, AutoCAD)
• Experience with requirements traceability
• Knowledge of material specifications
• Understanding of design-for-manufacturability principles
• Experience with detailed review of technical drawings
• Experience with maintenance documentation

Skills

• Ability to articulate technical issues both verbally and in written form, including to customers and vendors
• Proactive in collaborating with technical and subject matter experts
• Skilled in delivering presentations to both internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptable to a variety of tasks and changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills to manage a variety of tasks at once
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates a questioning and analytical mindset
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent

Physical Qualifications

Light Lifting

Environmental Attributes

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