Engineer Senior - Mechanical

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

6h

About The Position

Electric Boat Nondestructive Test (NDT) Engineering is seeking a motivated individual to join its NDT New Technologies Team. The NDT Engineering New Technologies Team leads research & development (R&D) efforts to test and implement emerging NDT methods (e.g. Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing, Computed Radiography, etc.) for use in Electric Boat’s Quonset Point and Groton shipyards. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams – including Electric Boat’s Navy customer – to lead R&D test programs through completion. The NDT Engineering New Technologies Team serves a critical and exciting role to lead complex projects, introduce advanced technologies into submarine construction, and positively impact cost, schedule, and quality across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering,Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Data Analytics
• 5+ years of post graduate engineering experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated
• Ability to transform abstract data into actionable recommendations and plans
• Well organized
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities
• Ability to manage concurrent tasks

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science or Ph.D degree with demonstrated research focus related to NDT
• Previous mentoring, leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in the Naval shipbuilding or regulatory market space
• Active or previous NDT Level II or III certifications
• Knowledge in ultrasonic, radiographic or other NDT technologies
• Experience interfacing with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
• Research & development experience
• Experience with statistics or data analytics

Responsibilities

• Integrate with existing team of approximately ten (10) NDT Engineers and support existing project tasking
• Identify commercially available technologies that may be tested and tailored to existing Navy shipbuilding specifications or used to develop new Navy shipbuilding specification requirements
• Develop R&D project proposals, test plans, schedules, and reports
• Interface with and lead cross-functional teams of Engineers, NDT Level III Examiners, and submarine construction subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Provide guidance to team-members and Electric Boat Management regarding NDT New Technology projects
• Interface with Electric Boat’s Navy customer and gain alignment on project scope, funding, testing, and shipyard implementation strategies

What This Job Offers

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