Experienced Systems Engineer, Fluids

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT (New London area) seeks a Reactor Plant Fluids Engineer to support LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, and VIRGINIA class submarines with fluids system engineering for modernization and maintenance.

Responsibilities include evaluating system and component issues, performing analyses, updating provisioning documents, developing ship alterations, maintaining fluid diagrams, and coordinating with NAVSEA, prime contractors, shipyards, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of engineering experience post graduation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve system and component questions for naval reactor plant fluids.
• Perform system analysis and cost/benefit analyses for engineering solutions.
• Conduct engineering studies and calculations; address obsolescence and provisioning updates.
• Develop ship alterations; maintain fluid system diagrams and construction drawings; update operating instructions.
• Communicate effectively with NAVSEA, prime contractors, naval shipyards, and equipment vendors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written & oral communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

D471 Reactor Plant Planning Yard (RPPY) Reactor Plant Fluids 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.

This position requires the ability to resolve a wide variety of technical challenges, directly supporting the commissioned fleet and trainers. Technical expertise and knowledge of fluids engineering, submarine arrangements, military and federal specifications, welding, fasteners, material properties, and project management are all beneficial to the position.

This position requires resolution of a wide variety of technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. Technical expertise and knowledge of propulsion plant fluid systems, Military and Federal specifications, welding, fasteners, materials, mechanical equipment, and general methods of manufacturing will be developed by frequently using these skills in performing technical evaluations.

RPPY Reactor Plant Fluids engineers are expected to evaluate and resolve system and component related questions and problems from Naval Shipyards, perform system analysis, perform cost/benefit analysis, perform engineering studies and calculations, resolve obsolescence issues and updated provisioning documents, develop ship alterations, maintain fluid system diagrams and construction drawings, and updated operating instructions. Candidates will also function as a project engineer overseeing all aspects of engineering tasks including overall technical quality, working in a team environment, maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines. Selected candidates will be expected to effectively communicate with NAVSEA, prime contractors, Naval shipyards, and equipment vendors.

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of engineering experience post graduation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred

• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program or commercial nuclear experience
• Experience with steam plan design, operations, or testing
• Experience working on fluid systems, components, or arrangements

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, project management, oral and written communication
• Capable of working in a team environment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications