Entry Level Systems Engineer - Payload Launch Control (Engineer I/II)

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 a Systems Engineer for Department 440 Payload Systems Engineering, supporting submarine programs such as SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, and COLUMBIA.

The role focuses on requirements, integration, validation, and fleet support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or higher) by Dec 2026, 0–5 years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Some travel and hybrid work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher in Engineering by December 2026.
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system requirements, interfaces, and validation plans.
• Lead system engineering tasks across the V-model using Agile/Waterfall methods.
• Interface with NAVSEA, vendors, and sub-contractors; coordinate reviews and documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Project management

MS Office (Project)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Systems Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

IBM Rational DOORS

IBM Rational Rhapsody

Cameo MBSE

Job description

Overview

Department 440: Payload Launch Control Systems Engineering group supporting SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA programs. Department is responsible for Systems, Hardware, and Test.

Applicant is applying to Department 440 Payload Systems Engineering team supporting special project submarine programs. This engineering team is responsible for the development and maintenance of unique one-of-a-kind submarines. System engineers may be called upon to perform many diverse tasks during the project life cycle. Products include:

• Customer and Vendor facing presentations
• Requirements specification development
• Designing of systems to include Cable Assembly Drawings
  • Connector selection
  • Junction box selection
  • Development to Mil-specs
  • Understanding of cross discipline products such as system’s mechanical function
• Interface development of physical connections and data
• Task leadership and management
• Schedule and budgeting development and execution
• Risk development and management
• Review of other disciplines’ products
• Trade study and white paper research and authoring
• Control system algorithm development
• Concept of operation development
• Model Based System Engineering (Cameo)
• Validation and Verification of Requirements (DOORS)
• Government Furnished Equipment interfacing and integration

*Note this is not a complete list of responsibilities

Systems engineers typically do not perform detailed hardware or software design but may occasionally assess detailed designs. The position requires the engineer to interface with NAVSEA, Naval Shipyards, Government vendors, sub-contractors and other EB departments and stakeholders as necessary. Travel may be required within the continental United States at an infrequent level. Applicants will report to the Groton/New London, CT facilities. Work from home on a part-time basis is available based on department needs.

Applicant will be a part of a team executing the System’s engineering V-model approach utilizing Agile, Waterfall, or a hybrid of both Agile and Waterfall approaches for product development and management. Applicants should have an understanding of what systems engineering entails.

The systems engineering team is responsible for the development and maintenance of requirements, integration of subsystems, validation testing, and fleet support of contractor furnished, and government furnished handling systems, vehicle systems, and electronic systems.

Engineers will perform system engineering efforts from initial system design and development through hardware/software integration, component qualification, testing, platform support, delivery and post-delivery support to include analysis and resolution of fleet identified problems, assessment of obsolescence issues and identification of components for technical refresh.

The position requires the engineer to perform technology investigations, trade-studies, identify/resolve program risks, identify opportunities for cost reduction and validate methods to ensure producible end products.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in 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:

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• Experience in submarine electronics system development, integration, installation and test
• Experience in network and clustered computing design
• Understanding of design, build, sustain process, EVMS and design tools and processes is desirable
• Experience with Siemens NX, IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Rational Rhapsody, MBSE tools (Cameo).

Skills

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
• Experience working successfully both in a team environment and independently
• Strong interpersonal skills speaking to all levels of understanding
• Demonstrated effective engineering project management including management of budget, resources and schedule. Microsoft Office tools including Project.