Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

17h

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer for Department 457, Electrical Engineering & Design Support. The department supports VIRGINIA, OHIO, LOS ANGELES, and SEAWOLF class submarines, Moored Training Ships, and land-based prototypes. Its work includes resolving fleet issues, modernizing and upgrading systems, providing life cycle support, and conducting technical reviews of electrical systems critical to fleet readiness. The engineer will support a broad range of electrical systems and equipment through varied assignments, with responsibility and independence increasing as skills develop. Newly hired personnel receive a dedicated mentor. Focus areas include reactor-plant instrumentation and control systems; steam and electric plant systems; power-distribution equipment and advanced power electronics; and auxiliary electrical and electronic systems. The position involves design upgrades for ship alterations and life cycle support, project engineering and oversight of technical quality, and developing technical resolutions to issues raised by Naval Shipyards, Navy forces afloat, land-based prototypes, reactor-plant prime contractors, and NAVSEA offices. The engineer collaborates with design teams, other engineering disciplines, technical writers, material buyers, program-office representatives, NAVSEA, contractors, shipyards, and equipment vendors. Work is performed collaboratively with attention to schedules and budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; May 2027 graduates will be considered.
0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Willingness to learn and operate within a procedurally driven environment.

Responsibilities

Perform initial system and component design upgrades for ship alterations and life cycle support.
Serve as a project engineer overseeing engineering tasks, including overall technical quality.
Evaluate technical questions and problems and provide resolutions for Naval Shipyards, Navy forces afloat, land-based prototypes, reactor-plant prime contractors, and NAVSEA offices.
Interface with design teams, other engineering disciplines, technical writers, material buyers, and program-office representatives.
Communicate with internal stakeholders, NAVSEA, prime contractors, Navy shipyards, and equipment vendors.
Collaborate in a team environment while maintaining awareness of schedules and budgets.