UK DC Electric Plant System Development Lead Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The SSNA engineering team is seeking a DC Electric Plant System Development Lead Engineer to support development of the UK’s SSN(A) DC Electric Plant, including integration of major US technology into the design. The role supports the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the UK shipyard, BAE Systems, in developing a shipboard DC electric plant. The position is based in the UK, with work at project sites in Leicester, Barrow-in-Furness, Derby, and other locations. This is a two-year foreign work assignment in the UK, with the possibility of one-year extensions as tasking permits.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to relocate to the UK.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Willingness to interact with other engineering disciplines and with design and operations communities.
• Ability to establish and cultivate relationships.
• Ability to adapt to emergent tasks and drive them to completion.
• Above-average written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in a successful multidisciplinary group to support a common goal or product.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience developing electric plant systems and components, particularly power electronics, switchgear, and power generation.
• Previous employment with Electric Boat.
• Previous experience with international programs.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the UK’s SSN(A) DC Electric Plant, including integration of major US technology into the design.
• Support the UK Ministry of Defence and BAE Systems in developing a shipboard DC electric plant.
• Develop electric plant and component functional requirements.
• Assist the UK and BAE Systems with concept, preliminary, and detailed design.
• Assist with component development and integration into the electric plant.
• Assist with development and review of test and commissioning processes and procedures.
• Provide engaged oversight of and collaborate on SSN(A) electric plant development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior