Submarine Welding R&D Engineer – Advanced Materials & AM

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.

Groton (CT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Electric Boat Welding Engineering Advanced Concepts Team is hiring for R&D and production innovation in welding, additive manufacturing, and robotic welding for submarine programs. You will work on metallurgy, process development, and welding consumables, with high visibility across Electric Boat, Navy, and research partners.

Key activities include leading projects, developing test plans, and implementing solutions in shipyards and labs.

Qualifications

Bachelor or higher in metallurgy or welding engineering; metals focus preferred.
0–5 years postgraduate engineering experience.
Ability to read specs, procedures, and drawings.
Strong problem solving and solution implementation abilities.

Responsibilities

Investigate new/modified base materials for welding and additive manufacturing.
Develop welding consumables for fabrication of base materials.
Ensure weld consumable procurement yields reliable weld properties and no cracking.
Conduct R&D to test new fabrication processes and consumables.
Investigate and qualify additive manufacturing technologies.
Support design efforts and address metallurgical weld concerns.
Evaluate new welding/additive processes for application.
Lead projects and technical tasks, internal or external.
Design test programs and prepare technical reports; implement in shipyard.

Skills

Team player

Clear communication

Author test plans

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science or higher in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering (metal focus preferred), Welding Engineering or equivalent