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

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop build strategies and fixtures for submarine components, structures and ship’s systems.

The role centers on design-to-build processes in a dynamic production environment, requiring hands-on analysis, tooling development, and collaboration with shipyard teams across Groton, Quonset Point and Newport News. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Background in structural analysis and/or finite element methods (FEA).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

GD&T

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME Standards

Job description

There’s 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, ship’s 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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