Engineer I/II - Structural

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

The Solid Mechanics department of Electric Boat provides structural analysis expertise and develops innovative, practical solutions to challenging problems. Engineers apply engineering mechanics, finite element analysis, material sciences, and solid dynamics to complex structural-mechanical problems. They support practical design solutions, risk assessments, and manufacturing-process assessments. They use Navy and industry methods and criteria, develop customized analysis plans, methods, and acceptance criteria, oversee physical testing, and resolve construction and fabrication issues across Electric Boat’s submarine business. Engineers prepare technical reports, presentations, and formal correspondence. The role involves working with engineers from multiple disciplines, design, testing, and construction/fabrication departments, and experts across the Navy, industry, and academia.

Electric Boat offers flexible work arrangements that may allow some work to be performed remotely and at home. Availability varies by position, including based on the amount of classified material handled by the department. Candidates are encouraged to discuss how the arrangement applies to this opening.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (structures), Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering (structures).
• 1–4 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Academic or job experience using Finite Element Modeling and Analysis software.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work effectively independently and as a team member.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering (structures), Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering (structures).

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering mechanics, finite element analysis, material sciences, and solid dynamics to complex structural-mechanical problems.
• Support the development of practical design solutions.
• Undertake risk assessments and assess manufacturing processes.
• Apply Navy and industry methods and criteria, and develop customized analysis plans, methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee physical testing.
• Resolve construction and fabrication issues in support of Electric Boat’s submarine business.
• Author technical reports, presentations, and formal correspondence.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines and with design, testing, construction, and fabrication teams, as well as experts across the Navy, industry, and academia.

What This Job Offers

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