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Engineer I/II- Systems

General Dynamics Electric BoatGroton, CT🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role at General Dynamics Electric Boat offers incredible growth potential, allowing you to tackle diverse technical challenges and lead modernization projects for the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet. You'll thrive here if you're a proactive engineer eager to develop your problem-solving and project management skills within a supportive, team-focused environment that values mentorship and provides unique insights into naval engineering. Apply today to contribute to critical national security missions and advance your career!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationGroton, CT, United States
Project Management

Job description

Overview
About The Department
D471 Commissioned Ship Propulsion Plant Mechanical Engineering supports mission readiness of LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, and VIRGINIA Class commissioned submarines by providing engineering technical support for modernization and maintenance of the reactor plant. RPPY engineers also provide engineering support for Naval Nuclear Power Training Units, which include the Moored Training Ships and the S8G Prototype.
About This Group
D471 Component Engineering provides technical support and problem resolution to the US Navy for all commissioned classes of submarine, directly supports the maintenance and modernization of active-duty vessels. The Component Engineering group is team focused, with a priority placed on the training of new engineers through both structured learning and a robust mentorship program. The work offers variety, opportunity, and unique insights into the submarine life cycle and mission.
Role Overview
This position requires the ability to resolve a wide variety of technical challenges, directly supporting day to day operation and maintenance of the commissioned fleet. These challenges are limited in scope, but provide direct benefit to the fleet. In addition to these shorter term tasks, an engineer in this position will also have the opportunity to act as the engineer on tasks to support fleet modernization and increased capability. Engineers oversee all aspects of the tasks, including funding approval, ship check visits, overall technical quality, maintaining schedules, awareness of budgets, and interfacing with other engineering and design disciplines.
Key Responsibilties:
  • Oral and written communication
  • Project management
  • Problem resolution
  • Engineering product review
  • Technical evaluations and calculations

Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in mechanical, marine, materials, aerospace engineering, or equivalent. Summer 2027 grads will be considered
  • 0-5 years of engineering experience post graduation
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret clearance as a condition of employment.

Preferred:
  • Master's degree in mechanical, marine, materials, aerospace engineering
  • Experience with project management, obsolescence management, or planning
  • Technical writing experience
  • U.S. Navy experience

Skills
Strong communication, technical leadership, high ownership, problem solving, team focus

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