Electrical System Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

Department 482, Subsea and Seabed Warfare (SSW) HM&E Electrical Systems, develops electrical technology and infrastructure for the VIRGINIA Class SSN 812 PCU Baltimore. The Electrical Cableway Engineering group is seeking a motivated engineer who can lead small groups, work independently, and collaborate with engineering disciplines, vendors, NAVSEA, and the design community. The role calls for knowledge of systems engineering principles and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The engineer manages assigned projects and tasks, including cost and schedule performance, and develops and presents task status as design progresses. The position includes coordination across engineering, design, program, and leadership groups; cableway and arrangement engineering; analysis; and review and approval of drawings for compliance with contractual requirements. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
2–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense.
Ability to lead small groups, work independently, and collaborate with other engineering disciplines, vendors, NAVSEA, and the design community.
Knowledge of systems engineering principles.
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organization.
Ability to develop and maintain project schedules and budgets, plan strategically, focus on results, and identify and mitigate project risks.
Ability to build productive relationships with interfacing organizations and work as part of a team.
Clear and accurate verbal and written communication, including taking detailed notes to support knowledge transfer.
Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
Ability to follow work processes and procedures and understand, adhere to, and recall system requirements from multiple sources.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Background in military or marine applications.
Experience working with or interfacing with a construction yard.
Experience with fatigue/stress analysis, specifically using COMMANDS software.
Familiarity with TeamCenter.
Familiarity with systems engineering principles.
Experience in electromagnetics, welding, or electrical system/component design.

Responsibilities

Lead coordination between system engineering, major area team leaders, the program office, design and engineering, and leadership.
Lead coordination between multi-system engineering groups and arrangements design.
Perform non-standard cableway hanger stress analysis and cableway hanger fatigue analysis.
Perform relative movement calculations, develop concepts and cable arrangements, validate arrangements, and develop cable routing.
Support ship arrangement approvals with the government.
Manage the relationship between ship requirements and arrangement compliance.
Manage cost and schedule performance for assigned tasks.
Manage multiple projects and/or assigned tasks.
Develop and present task information and status as the design progresses.
Review and approve drawings to ensure technical compliance with contractual requirements.
Travel occasionally.