SWS Waterfront Electrical Engineer Entry Level

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an entry level SWS Waterfront Electrical Engineer in Groton, CT. The role focuses on providing electrical engineering oversight for construction activities and ensuring compliance with GFE requirements across Groton and Quonset Point shipyards.

The position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 0–5 years of post-graduate experience with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 0-5 years of post graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and keep a DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel, specifically with regard to SWS GFE related construction and test activities.
• Evaluate emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction or test and rapidly develop technically acceptable resolutions.
• Interpret SWS GFE design, drawing, installation and specification requirements.
• Provide direction and evaluation to Groton trades via disposition of CNs, TIR UNSATs, and CPRs.
• Support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery activities for COLUMBIA Class SWS.
• Provide direction regarding the application of Coordination Drawings to resolve COLUMBIA Class construction issues.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering evaluations.
• Facilitate the use of Ordnance Documents (ODs) and Ordnance Procedures (OPs) to support SWS COLUMBIA construction.
• Facilitate discipline-specific SWS knowledge transfer to the construction support engineering team.
• Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs in the SWS GFE construction sequence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team interaction

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Team Center (CR/CN experience)

Job description

SWS Waterfront Electrical Engineer Entry Level

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20485
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS) COLUMBIA Waterfront E ngineering , department 445, is seeking highly motivated electrical engineers to provide comprehensive technical oversight of construction activities. This position is located in Groton, CT , with the primary responsibility of proactively supporting the SWS Systems and the associated Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) in both the Groton and Quonset Point shipyard s.

T he Waterfront Engineering team provides direct support to the shipyard trades and support organizations to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous completion of construction activities in a manner that results in delivery of ships consistent with the design intent. Engineers will interface with multiple Strategic Programs (SP) branches and their contractors, Electric Boat Design and Engineering, Ship's Management, Planning, Operations, Supervisor of Shipbu ilding (SUPSHIP), and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) PMS397 to act as the primary engineering interface for the Groton shipyard as the SWS COLUMBIA Waterfront E ngineering organization grows.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Provide engineering oversight and assistance to trade personnel , specifically with regard to SWS GFE related construction and test activities


• Evaluate emergent shipyard issues that arise during construction or test and rapidly develop technically acceptable resolutions


• Interpret SWS GFE design, drawing, installation and specification requirements


• Provid e direction and evaluation to Groton t rades via disposition of CNs, TIR UNSATs , and CPRs


• Support final assembly, test, certification, and delivery activities for COLUMBIA Class SWS


• Provide direction regarding the application of Coordination Drawings to resolve COLUMBIA Class construction issues


• Lead multidisciplinary engineering evaluations


• Facilitate the use of Ordnance Documents (ODs) and Ordnance Procedures (OPs) to support SWS COLUMBIA construction


• Facilitate discipline - specific SWS knowledge transfer to the construction support engineering team


• Coordinate engagement of design and engineering SMEs in the SWS GFE construction sequence

Responsibilities

• Strong interpersonal skills


• Organizational and communication skills


• Candidate must be highly motivated and be able to perform independently


• Ability to interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor o f Science Degree in Electrical Engineering


• 0-5 years of post graduate engineering experience


• Ability to obtain and keep a DOD Secret security clearance or higher

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Team Center ( CR/CN experience)


• Prior US Navy experience

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.