Mechanical Engineer Senior/Specialist/Principal

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a Waterfront Mechanical Engineer to support VIRGINIA Class submarine design and construction. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, design integration, and technical evaluation of proposed modifications for both new builds and fleet maintenance.

Responsibilities include developing technical work documents, interfacing with shipyard teams and suppliers, and ensuring engineering excellence across propulsion and non-propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Marine, or Aeronautical, or Management Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Master of Science in Mechanical or Marine Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC, FBW strongly desired.
• Experience using SPARS, ELCADD, JCALS, and Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues during design and construction.
• Provide technical evaluation of proposed modifications and design error corrections.
• Develop technical work documents supporting VIRGINIA Class submarines and maintenance of the fleet.
• Interface with internal departments, suppliers, Navy personnel, and shipyard teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SUBSAFE knowledge

DSS-SOC

FBW

SPARS

ELCADD

JCALS

Teamcenter

Job description

The Waterfront Mechanical Engineering department provides engineering and design construction support for VIRGINIA Class submarines in a wide variety of weapons, propulsion and non-propulsion systems. Responsibilities of engineers include troubleshooting, problem resolution, technical evaluation of proposed modifications, design error correction, technical analysis, design integration, and development of technical work documents supporting VIRGINIA Class as well as maintenance and repair of commissioned ships. Engineers and designers interface within the department as well as with shipyard test, shipyard trades, material suppliers, other engineering departments and organizations, outside engineering vendors, Navy shipyards, Navy forces afloat, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and NAVSEA. 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.

Required

Qualifications

• 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.