Sustainment Engineer – Submarine Programs

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat, based in Groton, CT, seeks an entry-level engineer to support Sustainment initiatives for VIRGINIA Class and SSN(X) programs. You will advise submarine designs to maximize availability and reduce lifecycle costs.

You will work with the VIRGINIA Sustainment Engineering team to influence designs, learn NX Teamcenter, and contribute to cost analyses across maintenance lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or higher is required.
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of ship specifications and key references such as CMP, PMS Viewer, and OARS 3M system.
• Support VIRGINIA and SSN(X) programs by assisting task leads in project deliverables.
• Perform entry-level assessments of ship systems for maintenance, accessibility, reliability, and life cycle cost considerations.
• Become proficient with NX Teamcenter to support major area reviews with Design & Engineering.
• Engage in regular training with technical leads to deepen knowledge of ship operations underway and in dock.
• Participate in industrial area walkthroughs to raise deck plate awareness.

Skills

Open-minded learning

Critical thinking

Confident speaking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

NX Teamcenter

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat, based in Groton, CT, seeks an entry-level engineer to support Sustainment initiatives for VIRGINIA Class and SSN(X) programs. You will advise submarine designs to maximize availability and reduce lifecycle costs.

You will work with the VIRGINIA Sustainment Engineering team to influence designs, learn NX Teamcenter, and contribute to cost analyses across maintenance lifecycles.