Submarine Hulls & External Structures Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT seeks a Civil/Mechanical Engineer to support hull and external structures design and analysis for submarine programs.

Responsibilities include structural analysis of pressure hull shell and frames, external fairings and penetrations, interface with shipyard teams, and participation in Navy design reviews. Minimum BS in Civil/Mechanical Eng by June 2026; 0–5 years postgrad experience; preferred MS in Civil/Structures and FEA experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (structures) or Mechanical Engineering by June 2026.
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Structural engineering analysis of pressure hull shell and frames.
• Interface with shipyard and trades to ensure producible designs.
• Support naval design reviews and Design-Build-Sustain processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT seeks a Civil/Mechanical Engineer to support hull and external structures design and analysis for submarine programs.

Responsibilities include structural analysis of pressure hull shell and frames, external fairings and penetrations, interface with shipyard teams, and participation in Navy design reviews. Minimum BS in Civil/Mechanical Eng by June 2026; 0–5 years postgrad experience; preferred MS in Civil/Structures and FEA experience.