Structural Engineer (Experienced/Senior, Specialist,Principal) VPM/SSW

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to support SSW/VPM Manufacturing Engineering. You will develop build strategies and fixtures for submarine components, ensuring quality and compliance in a design-to-build workflow.

The role demands a BS in engineering, 5+ years in structural analysis/FEA, and the ability to collaborate with shipyard teams across Groton and Quonset Point. Occasional travel and flexible work arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of post graduate engineering experience.
• Background in structural analysis and/or finite element analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop methods and tools required by the shipbuilder.
• Perform structural validation and analysis to confirm design integrity.
• Support tooling delivery from procurement to shipyard implementation.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Design for manufacturing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Structural Engineer (Experienced/Senior, Specialist,Principal) VPM/SSW

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-18379

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 4

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Theres 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.

We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities, your future in shipbuilding starts here. Be part of history in the making.

This position supports SSW/VPM Manufacturing Engineering. The Manufacturing Engineering department provides engineering and design support for submarine construction. This position requires that the Engineer work in a design, build, and sustainment environment to develop build strategies and conceptualize methods and fixtures required for fabricating and assembling submarine components, structures, ships systems and associated modules.

Primary responsibilities for a manufacturing engineer include:

• Identification and development of methods and tools required by the shipbuilder,
• Structural analysis required to validate the design, and
• Supporting the delivery of the tooling from procurement through shipyard implementation.

Duties include development of designs for tooling and fixtures, preparation of Manufacturing Engineering Documents for sequence and alignment critical installations, and direct shipyard support. Daily interaction with related engineers/designers, shipyard trades, manufacturing vendors, and planning representatives from Groton, Quonset Point and Newport News is expected. Travel between Groton and Quonset Point may be required. This position may be located at Eagle Park or Groton based on department need.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of post graduate engineering experience
• A background in structural analysis and/or finite element analysis methods.

Preferred:

• Construction support experience.
• Experience with GD&T
• Working knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) standards and specifications

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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.