Mechanical Engineer Senior/Specialist/Principal

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Senior/Specialist/Principal to support VIRGINIA Class submarine design and maintenance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, design integration, and technical work document development for subs and related systems.

The role requires a BS or MS in mechanical-related fields and 5+ years of experience, with preferred advance degrees and knowledge of key programs and tools. On-site position at EB Groton Shipyard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Mechanical, Marine, or Aeronautical engineering or Management Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC, FBW is a plus.
• Experience using SPARS, ELCADD, JCALS and Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues on submarine systems.
• Provide technical evaluation of proposed modifications and design integration.
• Develop technical work documents supporting VIRGINIA Class and fleet maintenance.
• Collaborate with shipyard, suppliers, NAVSEA and other departments on design and procurement.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical, Marine or Aeronautical, or Management Engineering

Tools

SPARS

ELCADD

JCALS

Teamcenter

Job description

Mechanical Engineer Senior/Specialist/Principal

Responsibilities for this Position

Mechanical Engineer Senior/Specialist/Principal

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20442

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

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 Engineerings 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

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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.