Manufacturing Engineering - Structural Engineer - Experienced

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton is seeking an experienced engineer for their Waterfront Engineering Directorate. This role involves developing strategies and tools for submarine fabrication, focusing on VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA Class construction.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a solid understanding of structural design and materials.

Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in the shipbuilding industry, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Broad understanding of structural/mechanical design.
• Experience with materials, weld design, and bolted joints.

Responsibilities

• Develop build strategies, methods, and fixtures for submarines.
• Identify and develop methods and tools for shipbuilding.
• Prepare Manufacturing Engineering procedures for installations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Overview

There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting‑edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront‑designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission‑critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, your future in shipbuilding starts here. Be part of history in the making – apply today.

This is a front line engineering position in the Waterfront Engineering Directorate requiring the selected candidates to frequently interface with trades personnel in an active construction environment troubleshooting complex fabrication, assembly and major move activities.

This position will require that the engineer develop build strategies, methods, and fixtures for fabricating and assembling submarine components, structures, systems, and modules.

Primary responsibilities will be the identification and development of methods and tools required by the shipbuilder. Duties include development of details and designs for tools and fixtures, preparation of Manufacturing Engineering procedures for sequence and alignment of critical installations, and deckplate construction support. Work scope will focus on VIRGINIA Class, Overhaul and Repair, and COLUMBIA Class construction.

Daily interaction with manufacturing and planning representatives from Groton, Quonset Point, Newport

News, designers, and vendors is expected. Local travel between Groton and Quonset Point is required.

This position is located in the Groton shipyard as part of D476 Manufacturing Engineering.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Marine, or equivalent engineering degree
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• Broad understanding of structural/mechanical design, materials, weld design and bolted joints

Preferred:

• Construction support experience
• Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Marine engineering

Skills

• Requires skills in written and verbal communication, problem solving and project management