O&RE Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT seeks engineers for Overhaul and Repair Engineering to lead planning, troubleshooting, and execution of submarine maintenance and modernization on Virginia/Seawolf and related programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on field support and collaboration with Navy procedures. The position requires a BS in Engineering, 0-5 years experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance, with travel flexibility and strong communication and project skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or higher.
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization work via technical documents.
• Provide in-person proactive support to shipyard execution.
• Troubleshoot to resolve execution roadblocks in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with O&RE systems engineers and interfacing departments.
• Evaluate technical rationale to approve non-conforming conditions.
• Support test and certification of systems impacted by documents.
• Assist with off-site projects at Electric Boat and Navy facilities.
• Develop understanding of non-nuclear submarine systems identified in documents.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Learning new requirements

Travel willingness

Strong communication

Project management

Engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Overhaul and Repair Engineering (O&RE) is a large organization that supports the top U.S. Navy priority of fleet readiness by accomplishing overhaul, repair, and modernization work on active duty SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, OHIO, and LOS ANGELES class submarines. The organization is involved with all aspects of a project starting with planning and development of technical work documents through supporting final system test and ship certification at Electric Boat’s shipyard and various off-site U.S. Navy shipyards and facilities. Frequent opportunities exist to travel to other submarine repair facilities in support of Electric Boat contracted fleet maintenance work.

Overhaul and Repair Engineering is cognizant of almost all systems and components on a submarine, functioning as a dynamic multi-discipline team involving electrical systems, mechanical/piping systems, and structural components. In order to accomplish its mission, the U.S. Navy needs to minimize the time submarines spend in the shipyard being repaired which requires work to be performed in shifts to maximize progress made each day. This posting is focused on applicants seeking to provide real-time creative, technical leadership and problem resolution to skilled trades working the afternoon / evening shift, directly impacting the submarine’s ability to return to sea. This includes guidance on navigating unforeseen shipboard conditions; tailoring work procedures to meet unique configurations; and accounting for the realities of fabrication, manufacturing, installation, and testing of shipboard systems and equipment.

Common Electrical Systems

• Non-propulsion electronic systems, including fly-by-wire ship control, weapons launch control, navigation, sonar, instrumentation and indications
• Power distribution, electrical methods, electrical hull penetrators, and electromechanical actuation.
• Voice communications, interior communication circuits, and fiber-optic data distribution.

Common Mechanical/Piping Systems

• Valves, actuators, main condensers/heat exchangers, pipe and machinery fabrication and welding.
• Weapons and countermeasure launching, steering and diving, hatch operability, masts and antennas, shaft and propulsion, hydraulics, and compressed air.

Common Structural Components

• Pressure hull boundary and non-pressure hull boundary ship structures
• Structure fabrication and welding
• Submarine coating and cathodic protection
• Non-metallic coverings and treatments

O&RE operates in a collaborative and fast paced manner to ensure safety, stealth, maneuverability, and habitability of a submarine are maintained to the highest level. Engineers interface consistently with other Electric Boat departments including scheduling, quality assurance, material sourcing, contracts, cost engineering, system testing, operations skilled trades, and project management as well as U.S. Navy submariners. On the job training as well as training under more experienced engineers or subject matter experts will be provided.

Job responsibilities:

• Planning of submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization work through the development of clear and concise procedures contained in technical work documents. This includes interpretation of shipbuilding specifications, military specifications and standards, maintenance requirements, construction drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Providing in-person proactive support to shipyard execution efforts onboard submarines and throughout the shipyard.
• Hands-on troubleshooting to provide timely technical resolutions for execution roadblocks.
• Collaborating with O&RE system engineers as well as interfacing departments to ensure compliance with Shipyard and U.S. Navy procedures.
• Evaluating technical rationale to support the approval of non-conforming conditions.
• Supporting test and certification of systems impacted by the technical work documents.
• Assisting with off-site projects at various Electric Boat and U.S. Navy facilities.
• Developing an understanding of specific non-nuclear areas and systems of a submarine identified in the technical work documents.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• The ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• An active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems aboard naval vessels
• Demonstrated technical oversight during execution of authored work procedures.
• The flexibility to support critical work and schedule needs in a supportive team environment.
• Willingness to travel and support extended off-site assignments as needed

Skills

• A strong ability to solve technical problems.
• Aptitude for learning and applying technical requirements.
• Willingness to travel and support extended off-site assignments as needed.
• Candidates must be willing and physically able to climb steep stairs and ladders to enter submarine and dry-docks, ascend/descend scaffolding, and enter confined spaces.
• Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills and be able to effectively collaborate with a wide range of internal and external organizations at multiple levels of management.
• Candidates must be highly motivated and well organized with strong project management skills and be capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
• The candidate must have a strong fundamental understanding of engineering concepts and basic understanding of relationship between electronic, mechanical/piping, and structural systems/components.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Hot, Inside, Outside