Mechanical Engineer, Submarine Test Equipment & Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks a Test Equipment Development engineer to support test and evaluation programs for non-nuclear ship systems. You will collaborate with design and materials teams to update drawings and develop temporary fluid-handling systems for shipboard tests at Groton and QP facilities.

The role involves performing engineering calculations, supporting construction phases, and providing rapid deck-plate guidance, with potential travel to QP sites and weekend

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or higher or related technical degree.
• 1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and materials engineering teams to develop or update engineered drawings that align with test procedures and ship system requirements.
• Design and/or support the procurement of temporary support systems required to deliver temporary services to shipboard systems.
• Perform engineering calculations for temporary fluid systems and fixtures, including pressure, flow, and stress analyses, using Mathcad and other engineering software.
• Develop a broad understanding of shipboard systems to provide engineering support throughout all phases of construction.
• Provide technical guidance and rapid deck-plate support to the shipyard test organization for resolving test issues at Groton and Quonset Point (QP) facilities.
• Prepare vendor requisitions (VREQs) and issue dispositions for vendor information requests (VIRs) related to materials governed by the group's drawings.
• Support emergent work that may require occasional extended hours and weekend availability.
• Travel as needed to QP and other facilities to support air flask testing and additional test evolutions.

Skills

Temporary fluid-handling systems

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical degree

Tools

Teamcenter

DpD - design process directives

GD&T - ASME Y14.5

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks a Test Equipment Development engineer to support test and evaluation programs for non-nuclear ship systems. You will collaborate with design and materials teams to update drawings and develop temporary fluid-handling systems for shipboard tests at Groton and QP facilities.

The role involves performing engineering calculations, supporting construction phases, and providing rapid deck-plate guidance, with potential travel to QP sites and weekend