Entry Level Naval Architecture Engineer

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an entry-level Naval Architecture Engineer to contribute to submarine hydrodynamic and hydrostatic analyses, work on design, construction, testing, and fleet support across the submarine lifecycle.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, applying cutting-edge analytical tools, and collaborating with other groups to ensure safe, efficient operation and timely delivery of systems for the fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Engineering.
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and critical problem solving skills.
• Highly motivated, perform independently, and able to interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Engineering

Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Entry Level Naval Architecture Engineer

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20731
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 7
Category: Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Our Mission: We deliver the advantage that protects our Sailors, our Families, and our Freedom.

Our Values:

• Value Each Other
• Behave with integrity and purpose
• Commit to excellence

Who We Are:

Electric Boat Naval Architects are responsible for submarine hydrodynamic and hydrostatic performance, safe handling of ships and large ship components during new construction, and ongoing support of the submarines across the fleet. We are looking for team mates who are driven to achieve results, practice extreme ownership, take pride in mastering their skills, thrive in a highly collaborative environment, and want to take part in our critical mission.

What we do:

Our engineers provide analyses and deliver solutions for all phases of the submarine lifecycle. We engage in concept design analysis of alternatives, detail design, new construction, testing, and in service support for all classes of submarine.

As a department with broad responsibilities our engineers develop and implement solutions across the U.S. submarine enterprise:

• Lead multidisciplinary team to project how the threats and technologies of tomorrow will impact next generation requirements and designs.
• Integrate new designs to manage the delicate submarine hydrostatic balance, ensure ship safety,and meet mission needs.
• Optimize hydrodynamic performance leveraging cutting edge analytical tools.
• Drive new construction delivering large-scale seaborne cargos, orchestrating major moves, launching and docking ships, overseeing waterborne tests.
• Solve emergent problems for ships across the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and c ritical problem solving skills.
• Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, and able to interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelors of Science degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Engineering.
• 0- 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience

Preferred:

• A Master's of Science degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Engineering.
• Coursework or previous experience in Naval Architecture or Ocean or Marine Engineering

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.