Lead Acoustic Propulsion Machinery Engineer (Secret Clearance)

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT seeks experienced Ship Signatures engineers to ensure submarine systems meet stringent noise requirements through acoustic design, modeling, and testing of propulsion plant components.

You will mentor less experienced engineers, lead projects, and collaborate with EB design teams and external vendors while advancing numerical modeling methods using finite element and statistical energy analysis techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years of postgraduate engineering experience or PhD in related field.
• MATLAB or other coding language proficiency.
• Proficiency in gear noise or other machinery noise mitigation techniques.
• An active DoD SECRET clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Preferred: proficiency with finite element modeling and analysis tools (HyperMesh/Abaqus).

Responsibilities

• Develop acoustic calculations and specification requirements for submarine propulsion components.
• Review component vendor design submittals and conduct or participate in noise testing.
• Develop, implement, and validate numerical modeling methods using FEM/SEA techniques.
• Collaborate with internal EB design-build-sustain teams and external vendors.
• Mentor engineers and lead projects while communicating noise requirements across organizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project mentoring

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, or Ocean Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

HyperMesh

Abaqus

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT seeks experienced Ship Signatures engineers to ensure submarine systems meet stringent noise requirements through acoustic design, modeling, and testing of propulsion plant components.

You will mentor less experienced engineers, lead projects, and collaborate with EB design teams and external vendors while advancing numerical modeling methods using finite element and statistical energy analysis techniques.