Systems Engineer I/II

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an entry-level engineer focused on structural design and construction to support the Waterfront Engineering Backlog Reduction Team. You will split time between troubleshooting in the shipyard and performing structural analyses in the Groton office.

This role offers exposure to submarine design elements, collaboration with NAVSEA, and opportunities to develop broad knowledge across pressure hull, external structures, tanks, and foundations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (Completed by December 2026).
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Experience or coursework in Structural Analysis
• Experience or coursework in Material Science, Welding, Machine Design, Finite Element Analysis

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot construction issues in the shipyard.
• Technically evaluate conditions via calculations and reports in the Groton office.
• Interact with NAVSEA and shipyard teams.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Communication

Desire to work in shipyard

Hands-on problem-solving

Highly organized

Leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Completed by December 2026

Job description

Overview

Waterfront Engineering Backlog Reduction Team has a need for an entry-level engineer in the disciplines of design and construction, with a primary focus in the structural discipline. The Engineering Backlog Reduction team is multi-disciplinary and supports the overall effort for the Waterfront, driving efficiency and reducing the existing backlog of work. The job consists of work split between troubleshooting construction issues in the shipyard and technically evaluating these conditions via calculations and reports in the Groton office.

The candidate will have the opportunity to develop a knowledge base in a wide variety of submarine design and construction, including: pressure hull, non-pressure hull, external structures, bulkheads, tanks, component foundations, decking, furniture, lockers and occasional work related to piping, mechanical and electrical disciplines. Support is provided for submarines in construction at the Electric Boat shipyards in Groton and Quonset Point, Newport News shipyard in Virginia, and various vendors across the United States.

Engineers work together in a fast-paced, time sensitive, team environment utilizing their skills in statics, dynamics, strength of materials, material science, and creative problem-solving. Clear communication skills are essential as the candidate will have regular interaction with our customers, both externally (NAVSEA) and internally (shipyard trades in Groton, Quonset Point, and Newport News).

The waterfront organization is a dynamic, practical, and growing team supporting the United States Navy newest $42 billion contract of VIRGINIA Class submarines. The candidate will not be designing the future submarine but will be ensuring the as-built condition of its current war fighter is of the quality standard required to perform its imminent undersea mission.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (Completed by December 2026).
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Experience or coursework in Structural Analysis

Preferred:

• Experience or coursework in Material Science, Welding, Machine Design, Finite Element Analysis

Skills

• Strong teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A desire to work in the shipyard as well as perform analysis when needed.
• Practical, hands-on problem-solving mentality.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Environmental Attributes

Inside, Noise, Outside