Experienced Engineer - Comm Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks an experienced engineer for the SAS/TSMS teams. The role focuses on supporting shipboard construction and integration, developing and preparing test procedures, and field support for the fleet during and after system installation.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a listed engineering field, has 5+ years of post-graduate experience, and can obtain a DoD secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in engineering or CS fields.
• 5+ years of post graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support shipboard construction and integration activities.
• Develop and prepare test procedures.
• Troubleshoot systems and provide fleet field support.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams and program offices.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Prioritization under shifting demands

Independent & multi-discipline team

Willingness to travel

Excellent verbal and written comms

Strong organizational skills

Adaptability to new tasks

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Civil/Marine/Structural Engineering, Engineering Technologies, Electronics, or CS

Job description

Job Details

Requisition ID: 2026-17540 | Location: US-CT-Groton | Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard | Trade: Engineering | Shift: 1st | Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

The Stern Area System (SAS) and TSMS team has seen significant growth over the past few years and has an opening for an experienced engineer.

D440 is a unique engineering organization with a range of responsibilities. Specific projects will include supporting shipboard construction and integration, test procedure development and preparation, and supporting the fleet with troubleshooting once the systems are in use.

In this construction support role, engineers will interface with engineers of various disciplines, Electric Boat management, Electric Boat Program Offices, Navy Laboratories, SUPSHIP, NAVSEA, Ships Force and ISEA.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Civil, Marine, Structural Engineering, Engineering Technologies, Electronics, or Computer Science
• 5+ years of post graduate professional engineering experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret clearance

Preferred:

• Knowledge in or ability to learn how read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical diagrams construction drawings, equipment drawings, and vendor equipment manuals and be familiar with shipbuilding specifications, technical manuals and other source documentation
• Interest in learning about or had experience with electromechanical systems
• Experience in developing test procedures
• Experience in integration and test of complex systems
• Experience in ship construction
• Experience in system level testing and troubleshooting

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to adjust and work to priorities in a shifting environment
• Ability to function independently as well as work in a multi-discipline team environment
• Ability to work in laboratory and production environments
• Ability to travel at moments notice, typically less than 25% of the time, but could be more and possibly international travel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to tasks that are outside of one's knowledge base