Propulsor Systems Engineer — Naval Propulsion

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an engineer to support Virginia, Los Angeles, and Seawolf-class propulsor design and in-service support. You will work with the Navy Propulsor Team providing design, analysis, and field repair support for shipyard and new construction projects.

The role requires strong communication, ability to read engineering drawings, and experience with rotating machinery; advanced degrees are preferred and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Marine/Ocean or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience is required
• Master of Engineering is preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing shipyard construction support for propulsor installation and component shipment offloads.
• Design and engineering of GFE propulsor fixed assembly components.
• Developing engineering calculations and design disclosures.
• Evaluating and resolving vendor manufacturing and installation issues through written dispositions and/or engineering assessments.
• Preparing written engineering procedures in support of shipyard installation efforts.
• Design and engineering of government and shipyard lifting, handling, and transportation hardware.
• Interfacing regularly with members of the Navy Propulsor Team.
• Occasional travel to Washington DC, vendor sites, or Naval Shipyards may be required.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Mechanical design

Reading engineering drawings

Rotating machinery

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

BS in Marine/Ocean Engineering

BS in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Master of Engineering

Tools

GFE integration

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an engineer to support Virginia, Los Angeles, and Seawolf-class propulsor design and in-service support. You will work with the Navy Propulsor Team providing design, analysis, and field repair support for shipyard and new construction projects.

The role requires strong communication, ability to read engineering drawings, and experience with rotating machinery; advanced degrees are preferred and occasional travel may be required.