Senior Materials Engineer, Naval Additive Manufacturing

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is expanding its D342 Base Materials Technology group, focusing on metal additive manufacturing (LPBF/WA-DED) and related processes for submarine applications.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional projects with industry and NAVSEA, reviewing process plans and certification packages, and leading submittals and supplier assessments. A BS in Engineering and 5+ years in naval defense engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Engineering.
• 5+ years of post graduate engineering experience within naval shipbuilding or related defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of multiple projects involving various base material technologies and individuals from industry, navy, and academia
• Organization of status meetings, working level discussion, stakeholder updates, and plans of actions and milestones (POAMs)
• Review of manufacturing process plans, first article inspection reports, and certification packages for technical adequacy to established requirements
• Lead and/or support submittals to NAVSEA such as implementation plans, material ordering documents, specification requirements, transmittals, and letters
• Attend conferences, seminars, and events that showcase base material technologies and offer networking opportunities to develop relationships with suppliers, contractors, and NAVSEA individuals
• Assist in the onboarding and assessment of base material technology suppliers
• Development of and promulgation of guidance and educational resources for internal engineering organizations on various base material technologies

Skills

Metallic additive manufacturing

Design for additive manufacturing

Metallurgical analysis

Welding and non-destructive testing

Project management

Communication and leadership

Naval shipbuilding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Design for Additive Manufacturing software

Metallurgical analysis software

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat is expanding its D342 Base Materials Technology group, focusing on metal additive manufacturing (LPBF/WA-DED) and related processes for submarine applications.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional projects with industry and NAVSEA, reviewing process plans and certification packages, and leading submittals and supplier assessments. A BS in Engineering and 5+ years in naval defense engineering are required.