Embedded Engineer - COLUMBIA Missile Compartment Project Engineering Entry Level

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Missile Compartment Project Engineering Team is seeking an Embedded Engineer to support construction efforts on the COLUMBIA Program. The position works alongside the Operations General Foreman and trade supervision to plan, prepare, and execute planned and emergent work on the deckplates. Embedded Engineers are co-located with Operations to identify obstacles, support real-time decisions, and develop solutions that help keep production on schedule. The role regularly interfaces with trades including Pipefitters, Steel Trades, Electricians, Pipe Welders, Sheet Metal Fabricators, and Machinists. Work areas include the Reactor Compartment, Engine Room, and exterior hull. The position supports module construction and test and major construction milestones, requiring independent critical thinking, effective collaboration, strong communication, and a positive questioning attitude. The engineer provides deckplate support during typical operations shift times. Extended hours or occasional weekends may be needed to maintain progress toward key construction milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in an engineering discipline by August 2027.
0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build credibility and collaborate across engineering, operations, and supervisory teams.
Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and independently in fast-moving operational settings.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability across technical, logistical, and production challenges.
Ability to remain adaptable, resourceful, and effective in a dynamic, schedule-driven environment.
Strong understanding of process improvement principles and ability to identify and act on opportunities to streamline work execution.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Teamcenter and Columbia Class design.
CR/CN experience and familiarity with change management processes.
Knowledge of shipyard organizational structure and processes.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain trust-based working relationships with assigned trade groups and the Operations General Foreman to support alignment, schedule adherence, and work execution.
Provide full-time embedded engineering support to operations during module construction and test, offering real-time insight to improve productivity and reduce rework.
Proactively clear engineering barriers, anticipate operational needs, and help ensure materials, documentation, and work packages are ready for execution.
Become proficient in navigating design disclosures, technical documents, work orders, and shipyard processes to troubleshoot constraints and support efficient construction.
Identify issues in work packages early and initiate corrective actions to keep work executable and on schedule.
Communicate operational priorities with the Module Lead and interfacing organizations to maintain synchronized progress across the module.
Ensure operations understands the technical intent and critical aspects of upcoming work to minimize production problems and improve build plan adherence.
Prevent deckplate issues and reduce liability generation by using established shipyard practices before escalating issues to engineering.
Engage with other General Foremen and Area Superintendents to validate build plan requirements, identify efficiency improvements, and support material and equipment readiness.
Support deployment of Design Yard resources and help coordinate engineering engagement with module needs.
Provide feedback to managers on performance and improvement opportunities.
Provide deckplate support during typical operations shift times, including extended hours or occasional weekends when needed to support construction milestones.