Entry Level Engineer- Systems - Hull Planning Yard

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks Entry Level Engineers to join the Life Cycle Support division's D495 Hull Planning Yard. You will contribute to modernization and support for in-service submarines and help maintain the fleet.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, performing calculations, coordinating tasks with multi-disciplinary teams, and traveling occasionally for on-site support at Navy shipyards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; summer 2027 grads considered.
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Familiarity with FEA/CFD tools and CAD software; knowledge of design-for-manufacturability.
• Experience with review of technical drawings and maintenance documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance in response to emergent requests.
• Review drawings and develop supporting engineering calculations.
• Independently manage project schedules.
• Support maintenance and modernization activities at Navy shipyards with occasional travel.

Skills

Strong communication

Clear technical communication

Collaborative

Presentation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

HyperWorks

ProENGINEER

NX/Teamcenter

CATIA

AutoCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Flomaster

Job description

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.

Required

Qualifications

• 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

Environment Attributes

Inside