Submarine Internal Structures Engineer - DoD Clearance

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Internal Structures Engineer to contribute to the Columbia Class submarine program. You will design, analyze, and disclose structural requirements for internal structures including foundations, decks, bulkheads, and tank structures.

Responsibilities include performing calculations (shock, live loads, fatigue), using FEA and hand methods, and collaborating with designers, shipyard reps, and Navy personnel to meet schedule and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering by June 2027
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor of Science with structural concentration (preferred)
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA)
• Knowledge of steel design techniques
• Knowledge of advanced mechanics of materials
• Internship, co-op, senior design project, coursework, or project experience in structural design/analysis
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze and produce technical disclosures for submarine construction with designers and draftsmen
• Perform engineering calculations including shock loading, live loading, stiffness, fatigue and tank pressurization using FEA and hand methods
• Support shipyard construction reps to resolve schedule-critical construction issues, including on-site interface
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to develop designs that minimize costs and improve schedules while meeting requirements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Science with structural concentration

Tools

FEA

Steel design techniques

Mechanics of materials

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Internal Structures Engineer to contribute to the Columbia Class submarine program. You will design, analyze, and disclose structural requirements for internal structures including foundations, decks, bulkheads, and tank structures.

Responsibilities include performing calculations (shock, live loads, fatigue), using FEA and hand methods, and collaborating with designers, shipyard reps, and Navy personnel to meet schedule and cost targets.