Robotics Engineer Sr / Spec / Princ

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks an experienced Robotics Engineer Sr/Spec/Princ to advance automation across shipyard operations at EB. You will identify opportunities, lead projects, and mentor staff while collaborating with Navy customers and suppliers.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, testing, and documentation, with potential flexible work sites depending on project needs and management direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years post-graduate engineering experience.
• Experience in robotics/automation, mechatronics, programming, simulation, controls, PLC/HMI or related areas.
• Project management or lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify robotic opportunities across Quonset Point, Groton, and off-site facilities.
• Develop business cases, secure funding, and plan project implementation.
• Lead project teams, mentor robotics personnel, and manage vendor relationships.
• Develop hardware, write software, and create technical documentation for robotic systems.
• Provide on-site development, testing, and integration support with Navy customers.

Skills

Robotics/Automation

Mechatronics

Programming

Simulation

Controls

PLC/HMI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ABB

FANUC

Universal Robots

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Robotics Engineer Sr / Spec / Princ

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-18502

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Engineering

EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

There has 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.

The Robotics Engineering team is an Enterprise Level organization that is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing Robotics and Automation technology into all areas of the Shipyard.

Electric Boat is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth, with existing facilities undergoing renovations, new buildings under construction and more to follow. Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for shaping the future of shipbuilding through the insertion of manufacturing technology. These state‑of‑the‑art robotics and automated solutions allow Electric Boat to be the most valued provider of nuclear submarines while improving product quality, personnel safety and driving down critical construction costs and schedules.

Robotics Engineering is seeking an Experienced Engineer to join our team.

About this role

The Robotics Engineering Group provides continued support to ongoing automation and robotic shipyard operations as well as addresses emerging construction and business needs. This organization focuses on developing robotic systems and applications to support production. The group is responsible for implementation, hardware / software selection, system / process expertise, and construction support. Group members serve as subject matter experts on robotics and automation and are a resource for identifying and exploiting robotics opportunities at Electric Boat. Robotic Engineering drives projects and new technology insertion, ensures requirements are met, develops procedures, procures machines, performs / tests capabilities, and implements robotic systems.

Core functionalities will include:

• Identifying Robotic Opportunities in the Quonset Point, Groton and off-site facilities
• Perform technical feasibility analysis, develop business cases, work with management teams to secure funding, develop project implementation strategies, project timeliness and create systems to measure business impact of implemented systems
• Project Management; including developing Specifications, Vendor Scopes of Work, Vendor Selection, Purchase Requisitions and Facilities Integration while maintaining budget / schedules.
• Leading overall project team and mentoring entry level robotics personnel
• Working with Vendors virtually, at their facilities and at EB to Develop, Test and Accept Custom Robotic and Automation Systems/Solutions
• Performing hands on Robotic On-site Development and Capability Testing
• Developing Hardware, Creating Software, Programming and Writing Technical Documentation
• Implementing systems and providing deck-plate support of robotics and automation
• Interface regularly and independently with internal stakeholders from Operations Management, Engineering, Program Offices, Facilities, Safety, Training, Maintenance and Planning Organizations
• Interface and act as a lead subject matter expert with the Navy Customer

Responsibilities

Ability to work independently while leading a team, vendors and internal organizations.
Ability to prioritize, execute and work well in a collaborative team environment.

The position will require someone that is highly flexible, ready to lead, take initiative. The candidate will transition from hands on robotic construction support to lab development and from strategic thinking to technical work. Opportunities to flex work-sites and WFH can be provided based on shipyard needs, work assignments and management discretion. Regular training, specialized training, mentor-ship and travel opportunities will be available as part of this organization.

EB Robotics Engineering provides a very unique engineering experience at Electric Boat to be part of an organization that is truly revolutionizing submarine manufacturing during a period of rapid growth. This organization is highly innovative, technical and has a proven track record as the technology insertion team for the shipyard. This position is highly visible and championed by senior management and our Navy customer.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering or equivalent technical degree such as Robotics / Automation, Industrial / Manufacturing, Welding, Facilities, Systems, Mechatronics, Controls, Mechanical, Maritime, Electrical, Software or equivalent technical degrees will be strongly considered.
• 5+ post graduate engineering experience
• Knowledge in at least one of the following areas is required: Robotics / Automation, Mechatronics, Programming, Simulation, Systems, Controls, PLC / HMI, Software, Industrial/ Facilities, Manufacturing, Cutting, Welding, Coatings / Preservation
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience
• Project Management / task lead experience

Preferred Experience

• Experience in developing business cases, cost / benefit analysis, project budgets and schedules
• Experience leading team (process, machine, facility integration)
• Experience in vendor, machine evaluation, development, testing
• Knowledge / experience in robotics, industrial manufacturing processes
• Experience with industrial fabrication, cutting, welding, coatings, automation or robotics
• Programming, Simulation, Modeling Experience
• Experience with multi-axis industrial robotic arms; ABB, FANUC, Universal Robots
• Familiarity with 3D Measurement Systems
• Familiarity with Groton and/or Quonset Point Operations
• Knowledge of shipbuilding / defense manufacturing
• Understanding of PLC Ladder Logic / Visual Basic

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.