Nuclear Auditor

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Nuclear Auditor to drive quality and regulatory compliance within nuclear manufacturing, construction, and overhaul of submarines. The role involves developing audit plans, reviewing source documentation, and coordinating with management across the organization to ensure successful nuclear work execution.

The auditor will perform on-site observations, generate detailed reports, and propose improvement opportunities while maintaining independence and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of experience with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
• Bachelor’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline preferred (Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Applied Math).
• Experience in a quality oversight or regulatory role is preferred.
• Prior experience with regulatory requirements for Naval Nuclear work is preferred.
• Prior experience with ISO 9001 standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements audit plans to ensure compliance with government and local requirements.
• Interacts with management across the organization to drive audit findings and corrective actions.
• Tours nuclear work areas and reviews on-site processes and documentation.
• Writes and issues detailed audit reports and tracks commitments for audit responses.
• Identifies opportunities for safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.
• Communicates trends and problem area data to government representatives and management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Independence

Job description

There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront—designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

A Nuclear Auditor is a driver of quality and regulatory compliance for nuclear manufacturing, construction, and overhaul of nuclear submarines.

The position affords the unique opportunity to work directly with all levels of management across the organization to develop, propose, and execute audit plans to ensure successful execution of nuclear work. A successful Nuclear Auditor will network with production communities and integrate themselves with the technical communities they oversee.

As an independent worker, the Nuclear Auditor is entrusted with the review of source documentation to identify key attribute for verification during the audit period. The auditor must be committed and driven to take on new challenges and acquire new areas of knowledge to provide oversight on a variety of topics. The Nuclear Auditor is the “eyes and ears” of the nuclear program at EB.

By assembling observations of deficiencies and opportunities for improvement on the deck plate, the Nuclear Auditor is able to construct insightful problem statements that prompt meaningful change in the nuclear organization.

Audit & Assessment provides oversight of work in all areas of manufacturing, construction, and overhaul, giving auditors the chance to gain experience in an unrivaled scope of disciplines and evolutions.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Develops relationships with functional area supervision and management through regular touch points
• Keeps abreast of significant upcoming work
• Tours nuclear work areas on a regular basis
• Routinely surveils in-process nuclear work and records detailed observations (may include occasional backshift and/or weekend coverage, as well as travel up to 5%)
• Develops and executes detailed audit plans to ensure compliance with Government and local requirements
• Identifies opportunities for improvement of safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the organization
• Writes and issues detailed audit reports, presents findings to management, and manages commitments associated with audit responses
• Interfaces regularly with the Government and all levels of management regarding problem area trends

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience working with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in STEM discipline (i.e. Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Applied Math)
• Experience in a quality oversight or regulatory role
• Prior experience with regulatory requirements for Naval Nuclear work
• Prior experience with ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001

Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, assess root causes, and recommend improvements
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of independence and professionalism

Why Join Us

• We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
• Career Growth – Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company
• Stability & Expansion – We’re growing, adding thousands of new jobs across our facilities
• Inclusive Culture – Employee Resource Groups and community engagement
• Impactful Work – Every role contributes directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy’s mission

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Stooping

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet