Engineer I/II - Systems-Embedded Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking engineers to contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of submarines for the U.S. Navy. This position is part of the D379 Project Engineering Team and supports planning, preparation, and execution of ship construction on the COLUMBIA Program. Engineers are co-located with operations supervision to identify and overcome issues affecting upcoming planned or unplanned work.

The role supports trades including Pipe Fitters, Steel Trades, Electricians, Pipe Welders, Sheet Metal Fabricators, and Machinists. Work takes place in the Reactor Compartment, Engine Room, and ship exterior. The position requires independent initiative, teamwork, critical thinking, and a positive questioning attitude. Supporting trades may involve extended hours and occasional weekend work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, marine, or electrical engineering.
• 0–5 years of postgraduate engineering experience.
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the shipyard’s planning, operations, quality, and test organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability across diverse problem types.
• Ability to withstand change in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of process improvement principles.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of project management principles as they relate to construction.
• Experience with ship design.
• Experience working in trades or trade supervision.
• Understanding of EB’s business management tools, including Teamcenter, Electronic Desktop, Artemis, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with assigned trade groups and trade supervision, including the General Foreman.
• Help the General Foreman maximize planning and preparation time for trades and trade supervision.
• Learn and navigate design disclosures, technical work documents, work orders, and shipyard processes to solve problems that prevent efficient ship construction.
• Identify problems with work packages and initiate timely corrective actions so operations can execute deckplate work.
• Communicate operations priorities to the assigned Module Lead and other organizations as required.
• Minimize production problems by ensuring operations understands critical aspects of upcoming work.
• Ensure liabilities are initiated with complete and accurate information.
• Reduce liability generation by preventing deckplate problems and using shipyard work practices to adjudicate construction problems rather than generating unnecessary requests for formal engineering direction.
• Support trades during their work day, which may include extended hours and occasional weekend support.

What This Job Offers

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