Mechanical Engineer Senior / Specialist / Principal

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Senior / Specialist / Principal for the Groton shipyard. The role covers SUBSAFE program oversight across multiple submarine classes, including new construction and yard support.

You will collaborate with NAVSEA, SUPSHIP and other EB organizations to ensure compliance and quality of engineering deliverables. The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and willingness to travel or work non-standard hours as

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical or Marine Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of postgraduate engineering experience.
• Willingness to work nights or weekends and travel when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering assessment, oversight and support for SUBSAFE products.
• Support New Construction, Planning Yard and Follow Yard activities.
• Interface with NAVSEA, SUPSHIP and EB groups on design reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Engineering experience

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer Senior / Specialist / Principal

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-19542

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Responsibilities for this Position

Mechanical Engineer Senior / Specialist / Principal

Overview

Special Emphasis Programs (SEP) Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) Program Engineer with responsibility to provide engineering assessment, oversight, and support required to satisfy the Contractual requirements for SUBSAFE engineered products. The position accomplishes work across multiple Submarine Classes and includes the following: New Construction, Planning Yard and Follow Yard support. Technical oversight and development of SUBSAFE Program design products including SUBSAFE Program Instructions and Procedures. Technical and programmatic assessment of SUBSAFE Engineering Reports (ER)/Change Notices (CN) for requisite SUBSAFE Design Reviews (SSDR) and deliverables. And includes support for Ship Specific Certification Audits and Supervisor of Shipbuilding and NAVSEA Functional audits. The position requires direct interface with other EB Engineering Organizations, EB Program Offices, the SUBSAFE Certification Organization, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) and NAVSEA as required.

Selected individuals will also be cross trained in SEP Deep Submergence Systems Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) work performed by the Dept.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Experience writing and reviewing technical correspondence
• Experience with Military specifications and qualification programs
• SUBSAFE Experience

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.