Engineer I/II- Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

D471 Commissioned Ship Propulsion Plant Mechanical Engineering supports mission readiness of commissioned LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, and VIRGINIA Class submarines by providing engineering technical support for reactor plant modernization and maintenance. RPPY engineers also support Naval Nuclear Power Training Units, including the Moored Training Ships and the S8G Prototype.

D471 Structural Engineering provides technical support and problem resolution to the U.S. Navy for all commissioned submarine classes, directly supporting maintenance and modernization of active-duty vessels. The group emphasizes teamwork and training new engineers through structured learning and a mentorship program.

The engineer resolves a variety of limited-scope technical challenges that directly support day-to-day maintenance of the commissioned fleet. The position also offers the opportunity to serve as lead engineer on alteration packages supporting fleet modernization and increased capability. Lead engineers oversee alterations from funding approval and ship-check visits through technical quality, schedule and budget awareness, and coordination with other engineering and design disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, marine, materials, or aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of engineering experience after graduation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret clearance as a condition of employment.
• Strong communication, technical leadership, ownership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in mechanical, civil, marine, materials, or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with finite element analysis or computer-aided design.
• Drafting experience.
• Experience with project management, obsolescence management, or planning.
• Technical writing experience.
• U.S. Navy experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Manage projects.
• Resolve engineering problems and technical challenges.
• Review engineering products.
• Perform technical evaluations and calculations.
• As lead engineer, oversee alteration packages, including funding approval, ship-check visits, technical quality, schedules, budgets, and coordination with other engineering and design disciplines.

What This Job Offers

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