Submarine Overhaul & Repair Engineer (O&RE)

General Dynamics Corporation; St. Marys, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Kings Bay, GA, seeks an O&RE Systems Engineer to support overhaul, repair, and modernization work on submarine classes. The role emphasizes real-time technical leadership, problem resolution, and navigation of shipboard conditions to keep fleets ready.

Travel to off-site facilities may be required. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 1-5 years of post-graduate experience, and be able to obtain a DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or higher.
• 1-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel and support extended off-site assignments as needed.
• An active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance is a plus.
• Flexibility to support critical work and schedule needs in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization work from technical documents.
• Provide in-person proactive support to shipyard execution on submarines and in the shipyard.
• Hands-on troubleshooting to resolve execution roadblocks promptly.
• Collaborate with ORE system engineers and interfacing departments to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Evaluate technical rationale to support approval of non-conforming conditions.
• Support test and certification of systems affected by technical work documents.
• Assist with off-site projects at Electric Boat and Navy facilities.
• Develop understanding of submarine systems identified in technical documents.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Kings Bay, GA, seeks an O&RE Systems Engineer to support overhaul, repair, and modernization work on submarine classes. The role emphasizes real-time technical leadership, problem resolution, and navigation of shipboard conditions to keep fleets ready.

Travel to off-site facilities may be required. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 1-5 years of post-graduate experience, and be able to obtain a DoD clearance.