Mechanical Engineer Senior/Specialist/Principal

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to support VIRGINIA Class submarine design and construction. The role focuses on troubleshooting, design evaluation, and documentation, interfacing with shipyard teams, suppliers, and NAVSEA to deliver reliable components and systems.

Candidates should have BS or MS in Mechanical, Marine, or Aeronautical/Management Engineering and at least five years of mechanical engineering experience; preferred is an MS and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, or Management Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support VIRGINIA Class submarine design and construction.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate design modifications and develop technical work documents.
• Collaborate with shipyard, suppliers, NAVSEA and other departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical / Marine / Aeronautical / Management Engineering

Tools

SPARS

ELCADD

JCALS

Teamcenter

Job description

Overview

The Waterfront Mechanical Engineering department provides engineering and design constructionsupport for VIRGINIA Class submarines in a wide variety of weapons, propulsion and non-propulsionsystems. Responsibilities of engineers include troubleshooting, problem resolution, technical evaluationof proposed modifications, design error correction, technical analysis, design integration, anddevelopment of technical work documents supporting VIRGINIA Class as well as maintenance andrepair of commissioned ships. Engineers and designers interface within the department as well as withshipyard test, shipyard trades, material suppliers, other engineering departments and organizations,outside engineering vendors, Navy shipyards, Navy forces afloat, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, andNAVSEA. Waterfront Mechanical Engineers will support a design build team approach to submarine design and construction. The department is responsible for a variety of components including valves installed on VIRGINIA Class submarines. Waterfront Mechanical Engineering's role is to provide engineering and design oversight for drawings, components, and systems which includes engaging in a collaborative working relationship with various departments within Electric Boat as well as Electric Boats Design Union. Responsibilities include support of procurement and manufacture of components, troubleshooting issues during new construction as well as providing engineering support to the commissioned boat fleet.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Marine or Aeronautical, or Management Engineering
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience

Preferred:

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering
• Knowledge of special emphasis programs (SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC, FBW)
• Experience using SPARS, ELCADD, JCALS, and Teamcenter

Skills

• Above average written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.