Materials Engineer - Experienced

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is expanding its D342 Base Materials Technology group, focusing on metal additive manufacturing (LPBF/WA-DED) and related processes for submarine applications.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional projects with industry and NAVSEA, reviewing process plans and certification packages, and leading submittals and supplier assessments. A BS in Engineering and 5+ years in naval defense engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Engineering.
• 5+ years of post graduate engineering experience within naval shipbuilding or related defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of multiple projects involving various base material technologies and individuals from industry, navy, and academia
• Organization of status meetings, working level discussion, stakeholder updates, and plans of actions and milestones (POAMs)
• Review of manufacturing process plans, first article inspection reports, and certification packages for technical adequacy to established requirements
• Lead and/or support submittals to NAVSEA such as implementation plans, material ordering documents, specification requirements, transmittals, and letters
• Attend conferences, seminars, and events that showcase base material technologies and offer networking opportunities to develop relationships with suppliers, contractors, and NAVSEA individuals
• Assist in the onboarding and assessment of base material technology suppliers
• Development of and promulgation of guidance and educational resources for internal engineering organizations on various base material technologies

Skills

Metallic additive manufacturing

Design for additive manufacturing

Metallurgical analysis

Welding and non-destructive testing

Project management

Communication and leadership

Naval shipbuilding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Design for Additive Manufacturing software

Metallurgical analysis software

Job description

Overview

The D342 Base Materials Technology group at General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recently established organization which focuses on the integration of base material technologies into the submarine industrial base. The group is involved in technology identification, research and development, testing and evaluation, and implementation. The main technology focus of the group currently is metal additive manufacturing (AM), specifically laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and wire arc directed energy deposition (WA-DED) processes. Other technological areas of focus include powder metallurgy hot isostatic pressing (PM-HIP), laser ablation, and cold spray. Engineers can expect a diverse range of cross-functional initiatives that offer unique exposure to multiple areas of the business and senior level personnel at Electric Boat and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

Responsibilities of Engineers in the D342 Base Material Technology group may include but are not limited to:

• Coordination of multiple projects involving various base material technologies and individuals from industry, navy, and academia
• Organization of status meetings, working level discussion, stakeholder updates, and plans of actions and milestones (POAMs)
• Review of manufacturing process plans, first article inspection reports, and certification packages for technical adequacy to established requirements
• Lead and/or support submittals to NAVSEA such as implementation plans, material ordering documents, specification requirements, transmittals, and letters
• Attend conferences, seminars, and events that showcase base material technologies and offer networking opportunities to develop relationships with suppliers, contractors, and NAVSEA individuals
• Assist in the onboarding and assessment of base material technology suppliers
• Development of and promulgation of guidance and educational resources for internal engineering organizations on various base material technologies

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Engineering
• 5 + years of post graduate engineering experience within naval shipbuilding or related defense industry

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Material, Welding, Mechanical
• Metallic additive manufacturing, preferably LPBF or WA-DED processes
• Design for additive manufacturing and related software tools
• Metallic AM machine/equipment operation and maintenance
• Metallurgical analysis, metallography, microscopy (optical, scanning electron microscope)
• Welding, robotics, and non-destructive testing
• Naval shipbuilding or related defense industry

Skills

• Metallic additive manufacturing, preferably LPBF or WA-DED processes
• Design for additive manufacturing and related software tools
• Metallic AM machine/equipment operation and maintenance
• Metallurgical analysis, metallography, microscopy (optical, scanning electron microscope)
• Welding, robotics, and non-destructive testing
• Project management, estimation, and budgeting
• Naval shipbuilding or related defense industry
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills