Mechanical Engineer II

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an engineer to support design, test, and construction efforts for submarine classes LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA. The area provides SME for shock and vibration qualification of submarine systems and equipment across classes.

Responsibilities include coordinating shock qualification, performing stress calculations, reviewing drawings and test reports, and providing test support at EB facilities, vendors, and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Marine Engineering.
• 2-5 years post-graduate engineering experience.
• Willingness to work nights or weekends when needed to support schedules.
• Position may require travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard mechanical stress calculations and comparisons of material properties to demonstrate shock resistance of equipment.
• Review installation drawings, detailed drawings, shock test procedures and test reports.
• Provide test support at Electric Boat, Vendor and Sub-contractor facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organized

Multi-tasking

Motivated

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Job description

The candidate will support design, test, and construction efforts for the LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Classes of Submarines.

This area supports all of Engineering with subject matter expertise for shock and vibration qualification of submarine systems, components and equipment.

Responsibilities

This area is responsible for coordinating and tracking the shock qualification of equipment in all classes of submarines. These efforts include the following:

• Performing standard mechanical stress calculations and comparisons of material properties to demonstrate shock resistance of equipment
• Conducting reviews of installation drawings, detailed drawings, shock test procedures and test reports
• Providing test support at Electric Boat, Vendor and Sub-contractor facilities.

Qualifications

Required

• BS/MS in Mechanical or Marine Engineering
• 2-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Willingness to work nights or weekends when needed to support schedules.
• Position may require travel.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience writing and reviewing technical correspondence
• Experience with Military specifications and qualification programs

Skills

• Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Candidate must be highly organized and be able to work multiple tasks concurrently.
• Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.

Physical Qualifications

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