Mechanical Engineer Senior / Specialist / Principal

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a Special Emphasis Programs (SEP) Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) Program Engineer. The role provides engineering assessment, oversight, and support to meet contractual SUBSAFE requirements across multiple submarine classes, including new construction and shipyard follow-up.

The position requires a BS/MS in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, 5+ years of postgraduate experience, and willingness to work nights or weekends as schedules demand;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering assessment, oversight, and support to meet SUBSAFE contractual requirements.
• Work across multiple submarine classes including New Construction, Planning Yard, and Follow Yard support.
• Develop SUBSAFE Program design products including instructions and procedures.
• Technical and programmatic assessment of SUBSAFE ER/CN for SSDR deliverables.
• Support Ship Specific Certification Audits and NAVSEA functional audits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Cross-group collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Job description

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.

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

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

• Climbing

Environmental Attributes

• Inside