Power Conversion Module Construction Support Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton seeks engineers to support the construction and testing of Power Conversion Modules for Columbia Class submarines. This hands-on role collaborates with shipyard teams to ensure a reliable power distribution system and experience in shipyard operations.

The position requires a B.S. in Engineering, 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance. This is an on-site, full-time opportunity at EB Groton.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the U.S. DoD (U.S. citizen).

Responsibilities

• Develop troubleshooting strategies and write procedures for shipyard execution.
• Support trades and waterfront personnel in the installation and testing of PCMs
• Work with system owners, Ships Test Organization, electrical trades Ships Management and Reactor Plant Contractor Organization to ensure alignment across troubleshooting activities and ship's schedule
• Help prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and work instructions
• Communicate with shipyard personnel to gather information, understand construction needs, and resolve technical questions
• Learn Electric Boat processes, procedures, and core values
• Provide inputs for design changes to improve design robustness and maintainability

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Hands-on engineering

Fast-paced environment

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 2026-20647

Location: US-CT-Groton

Seat Location: EB Groton Shipyard

Trade: Engineering

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Overview

D376 is seeking motivated Engineers to support the construction and testing of Power Conversion Modules (PCMs) for COLUMBIA Class submarines. PCMs convert power from the medium voltage propulsion system to supply all AC and DC loads in the ship's power distribution system. This role provides an opportunity for "hands on" work that contributes directly to delivering a power distribution system that operates reliably "the first time, every time" while gaining experience in shipyard operations and electrical power systems in a collaborative engineering environment.

What You Will Do as a PCM construction support engineer

• Develop troubleshooting strategies and write procedures for shipyard execution
• Support trades and waterfront personnel in the installation and testing of PCMs
• Work with system owners, Ships Test Organization, electrical trades Ships Management and Reactor Plant Contractor Organization to ensure alignment across troubleshooting activities and ship's schedule
• Help prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and work instructions
• Communicate with shipyard personnel to gather information, understand construction needs, and resolve technical questions
• Learn Electric Boat processes, procedures, and core values
• Provide inputs for design changes to improve design robustness and maintainability

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering
• 5 or more
  years post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the U.S. DoD (candidate must be U.S. citizen)

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with electrical power systems, power distribution, or electro-mechanical equipment
• Prior internship or co-op experience in a technical, engineering, or shipyard environment

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple tasks, and follow engineering processes

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dusty, Hot, Noise