Structural Engineer I/II

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an entry-level Structural Engineer I/II to support submarine hull structures, both in the shop and through calculations and reports in the Groton office. You will work in a fast-paced team, applying statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and material science, with regular interaction with NAVSEA and shipyard personnel.

The role offers flexible work arrangements where possible and involves travel to partner shipyards and vendors as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering (to be completed by Dec 2026).
• 0-5 years post-graduate engineering experience.
• Education/Prior experience in Structural Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Desire to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to work in the shipyard as well as perform analysis when needed.
• Hands-on, practical mentality to solve current construction issues.
• Leadership experience.
• Highly organized.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Structural Analysis

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Structural Engineer I/II

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-21060

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 6

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Waterfront Structural Engineering has a need for an entry level structural engineer in the discipline of submarine hull, external, or internal structures. The job consists of a work split between troubleshooting construction issues in the shipyard and technically evaluating these conditions via calculations and reports in the Groton office. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop a knowledge base in a wide variety of submarine structures, including: pressure hull, non-pressure hull, external structures, bulkheads, tanks, component foundations, decking, furniture, and lockers. Support is provided for submarines in construction at the Electric Boat shipyards in Groton and Quonset Point, Newport News shipyard in Virginia, and various vendors across the United States.

Engineers work together in a fast-paced, time sensitive, team environment utilizing their skills in statics, dynamics, strength of materials, material science, and creative problem solving. Clear communication skills are essential as the engineer will have regular interaction with our customers, both externally (NAVSEA) and internally (shipyard trades in Groton, Quonset Point, and Newport News).

The waterfront organization is a dynamic, practical, and growing team supporting the United States Navy newest $22 billion contract of VIRGINIA Class submarines. The engineer will not be designing the future submarine but will be ensuring the as-built condition of its current war fighter is of the quality standard required to perform its imminent undersea mission.

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. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Responsibilities

• A desire to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A desire to work in the shipyard as well as perform analysis when needed.
• Hands-on, practical mentality to solve current construction issues.
• Leadership experience.
• Highly organized.

Qualifications

Required

• A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering (Completed by December 2026).
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Education/Prior Experience in Structural Analysis

Preferred

• Education/Prior Experience in Material Science, Welding, Machine Design, Finite Element Analysis

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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.