Experienced Imbedded Engineer

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking engineers to contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of submarines for the U.S. Navy. You will work in the D377 Project Engineering Team, co-located with operations to plan, prepare, and execute ship construction on the COLUMBIA Program.

The role requires independent, proactive work with strong problem solving and communication skills, supporting multiple trades in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in an engineering field.
• 5+ years post-graduate engineering experience.
• Nuclear Propulsion Plant experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the trade group and supervision.
• Assist General Foreman to maximize planning time for upcoming work.
• Identify problems with work packages and initiate corrective actions.
• Communicate operations priorities with Module Lead and other groups.
• Minimize production issues by ensuring understanding of upcoming work.
• Support trades during their work day, including extended hours and weekends.

Skills

Project management

Ship design

Nuclear propulsion

Teamcenter

Artemis

Power BI

Engineering processes

Communication

Problem solving

Education

B.S. or higher in engineering

5+ years post-graduate engineering experience

Tools

Teamcenter

Electronic Desktop

Artemis

Power BI

Job description

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a leader in naval innovation, is seeking passionate engineers to contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of state-of-the-art submarines for the U.S. Navy. Be part of a dynamic team, drive technological advancements, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of maritime defense. If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding career, to be at the forefront of naval engineering excellence.

This position in the D377 Project Engineering Team, a growing, high profile department is for enthusiastic individuals looking to integrate themselves with operations supervision in planning, preparing, and executing ship construction on the COLUMBIA Program. Engineers will be co-located with operations while they identify and overcome hurdles in upcoming planned or unplanned work. Trades assigned include Pipe Fitters, Steel Trades, Electricians, Pipe Welders, Sheet Metal Fabricators, and Machinists. The ideal candidate is able to work independently, is a self starter, team player, and has strong critical thinking skills with a positive questioning attitude. This role will be working in the Reactor Compartment, Engine Room, and ship exterior to help achieve key milestones.

Responsibilities of this Position Include:

• Building and maintaining a strong working relationship with the trade group and trade supervision (General Foreman) assigned
• Enabling the General Foreman to maximize time planning and preparing trades and trades supervision for upcoming work by:
  • Learning and navigating design disclosures, technical work documents, work orders, and various shipyard processes to solve problems the trades face which prevent efficient ship construction
  • Identifying problems with work packages and initiating timely corrective actions to enable operations to execute deckplate work
  • Communicating operations priorities with the assigned Module Lead and other organizations as required
  • Minimizing production problems by ensuring operations understands critical aspects of upcoming work
  • Ensuring liabilities are initiated with complete and accurate information
• Reducing liability generation by preventing deckplate problems and leveraging shipyard work practices to adjudicate construction problems vs. unnecessary requests for formal engineering direction
• Supporting trades during their work day, which may include extended hours and occasional weekend support

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science or higher in an engineering field.
• 5 or more years post-graduate engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nuclear Propulsion Plant experience beneficial.
• Experience with ship design
• Experience writing technical dispositions

  Skills

  • A working knowledge of project management principles as they relate to construction.
  • An understanding of EB’s various business management tools. Including Teamcenter, Electronic Desktop, Artemis, Power BI, and others is preferred.
  • An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the shipyard’s planning, operations, quality, and test organizations is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated problem solving ability with diverse problem types
  • Ability to withstand change in a fast paced environment
  • Demonstrated understanding of process improvement principles

  Physical Qualifications

  Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping

  Environmental Attributes

  Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet