Experienced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the D471 Component Engineering group in Groton, CT to support submarine propulsion modernization and maintenance efforts.

You'll lead project tasks, perform technical evaluations, prepare calculations, manage schedules and budgets, and communicate across disciplines while pursuing DoD Secret clearance. A strong background in mechanical, marine, or aerospace engineering and 5+ years post-graduation experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in mechanical, marine, materials or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience post graduation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oral and written communication for project updates.
• Project management and scheduling oversight.
• Problem resolution across disciplines and components.
• Engineering product review and technical evaluations.
• Perform calculations and support technical decisions.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical leadership

High ownership

Problem solving

Team focus

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in mechanical, marine, materials or aerospace engineering

Job description

Overview

About The Department

D471 Commissioned Ship Propulsion Plant Mechanical Engineering supports mission readiness of LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, and VIRGINIA Class commissioned submarines by providing engineering technical support for modernization and maintenance of the reactor plant. RPPY engineers also provide engineering support for Naval Nuclear Power Training Units, which include the Moored Training Ships and the S8G Prototype.

About This Group

D471 Component Engineering provides technical support and problem resolution to the US Navy for all commissioned classes of submarine, directly supports the maintenance and modernization of active-duty vessels. The Component Engineering group is team focused, with a priority placed on the training of new engineers through both structured learning and a robust mentorship program. The work offers variety, opportunity, and unique insights into the submarine life cycle and mission.

Role Overview

This position requires the ability to resolve a wide variety of technical challenges, directly supporting day to day operation and maintenance of the commissioned fleet. These challenges are limited in scope, but provide direct benefit to the fleet. In addition to these shorter term tasks, an engineer in this position will also have the opportunity to act as the engineer on tasks to support fleet modernization and increased capability. Engineers oversee all aspects of the tasks, including funding approval, ship check visits, overall technical quality, maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines.

Key Responsibilties:

• Oral and written communication
• Project management
• Problem resolution
• Engineering product review
• Technical evaluations and calculations

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in mechanical, marine, materials or aerospace engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience post graduation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret clearance as a condition of employment.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in mechanical, marine, materials, aerospace engineering
• Experience with project management, obsolescence management, or planning
• Technical writing experience
• U.S. Navy experience
• Prior mentoring experience

Skills

Strong communication, technical leadership, high ownership, problem solving, team focus