Welding Engineer — Submarine Structures & Process Innovator

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton is seeking a Welding/Materials Engineer to support the welding program across Virginia, Columbia, and Los Angeles class submarines. Responsibilities include on-site issue resolution during production welding, developing technical reports, and implementing new welding processes to improve quality and efficiency in nuclear and non-nuclear systems.

Candidates will work with cross-functional teams, interface with Navy and internal departments, and travel to

Qualifications

• Read and interpret specifications, procedures, drawings and other documents.
• Critically analyze problems and implement corrective actions.
• 0-5 years of postgraduate engineering experience.
• Industrial environment experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with welding and non-destructive testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Investigate welding and fabrication issues and provide corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and issue technical reports and work instructions.
• Provide guidance on welding issues to engineering and operations teams.
• Investigate and implement new welding equipment and provide production support.
• Interface with operations to provide deckplate-level hands-on support.
• Lead process improvement and cost-reduction tasks in welding and fabrication.
• Coordinate with EB Engineering, Operations, IT, Training and Navy as required.
• Interpret welding and NDT and consumable specs (military and commercial).
• Develop and maintain welding standards, procedures and best practices.

Skills

Hands-on support

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor of Science or higher in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Materials Engineering (focus on metals)

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton is seeking a Welding/Materials Engineer to support the welding program across Virginia, Columbia, and Los Angeles class submarines. Responsibilities include on-site issue resolution during production welding, developing technical reports, and implementing new welding processes to improve quality and efficiency in nuclear and non-nuclear systems.

Candidates will work with cross-functional teams, interface with Navy and internal departments, and travel to