Senior NDT Engineer - New Technologies & R&D (Submarines)

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks a Senior NDT Engineer to lead advanced nondestructive testing initiatives. You will direct R&D projects, assess emerging technologies, and shape inspection strategies for submarine construction and shipyard deployment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and present results to executives and Navy representatives. This role offers significant technical authority and impact on modernization efforts within

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering.
• 5+ years of post graduate engineering experience across product/technical ownership, materials, instrumentation, inspection technology, and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or R&D investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead major NDT R&D projects, including technology selection, test plan development, execution, data analysis, documentation, and qualification recommendations.
• Identify emerging commercial and defense technologies and assess their applicability to naval shipbuilding and high-reliability welded structures.
• Develop detailed R&D proposals, statements of work, schedules, test matrices, and specification recommendations.
• Evaluate advanced NDT system capabilities, determining compliance with NAVSEA specifications and proposing modifications when necessary.
• Present technical results, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership and Navy customer representatives.
• Drive implementation strategies for new NDT technologies across Electric Boat shipyards, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality benefits.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on R&D methodology, inspection science, and technical writing.
• Contribute to longterm technology roadmaps for submarine construction programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Data analysis

Organization

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MS/PhD in NDT

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks a Senior NDT Engineer to lead advanced nondestructive testing initiatives. You will direct R&D projects, assess emerging technologies, and shape inspection strategies for submarine construction and shipyard deployment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and present results to executives and Navy representatives. This role offers significant technical authority and impact on modernization efforts within