Fluid Systems Engineer I - Ship Construction

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Groton (CT)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an engineer to support the VIRGINIA Class submarines and the first-of-a-kind VIRGINIA Payload Module (VPM). This role provides waterfront engineering for fluid-based ship systems during construction and testing, interfacing with trades, vendors, and program offices across Groton, Quonset Point, Newport News, and Focus Factory sites.

The successful candidate will investigate emergent issues, prepare technical dispositions, coordinate piping

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Systems Engineering, Fluids Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
0-5 years of post-graduate Engineering experience

Responsibilities

Investigate emergent shipyard issues and generate technical dispositions in response to ERs/CNs/TIRs/UNSATs
Investigate vendor issues and generate dispositions in response to VIRs
Develop technical letters to NAVSEA to resolve long-term technical issues
Coordinate with design personnel on system piping modifications to minimize construction impact
Perform calculations to verify as-built design conditions (pipe sizing/thickness, flow balancing, thermal analysis)
Provide technical support to shipyard trades and test organizations for construction and test issues
Support Focus Factory and off-site contractors in outfitting ship modules
Periodic overtime may be required for emergent issues