Systems Engineer I/II

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an entry-level engineer with a primary focus on structural disciplines. The role involves troubleshooting construction issues in the Groton shipyard and evaluating conditions through calculations and reports, supporting backlog reduction across multiple sites.

Candidates should be earning a BS in Engineering by December 2026, with 0-5 years of post-graduate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering completed by December 2026.
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Strong foundation in mechanics, materials, and design coursework.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot construction issues in shipyard and evaluate conditions via calculations and reports.
• Contribute to calculations, analyses, and reports supporting waterfront backlog reduction.
• Collaborate with NAVSEA and shipyard trades to ensure as-built quality.
• Work in Groton office with occasional travel to other yards as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Hands-on problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

Education

BS Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Structural/Aerospace)

Dec 2026 graduation deadline

Job description

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 Engineering (Completed by December 2026).
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience

Preferred

• A Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and/or Systems Engineering
• Experience or coursework in Material Science, Welding, Machine Design, Finite Element Analysis, or Structural Coursework

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