Entry Level Engineer - Acoustics

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

About The Position

Ship Signatures Systems and Components engineers are responsible for the acoustic design of propulsion plant and non-propulsion plant systems and components. This includes designing systems and components with noise-control features to ensure overall ship requirements are satisfied. The engineers work closely with internal Electric Boat component and systems departments and external component vendors. Collaboration with other Electric Boat disciplines in Design-Build-Sustain teams is a common responsibility, and effectively communicating noise requirements to those organizations is critical. Assignments include developing acoustic calculations and specification requirements, reviewing component vendor design submittals, and conducting or participating in component noise testing. Testing takes place at Electric Boat facilities, vendor facilities, and government laboratories in support of ship construction.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or Electrical Engineering by December 2027.
0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills to ensure project schedules and deadlines are met.
Ability to use commercial and in-house software tools to perform calculations and write reports.
Ability to develop productive relationships with internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

An active SECRET clearance.
Experience or interest in fluid systems engineering, structural engineering, signal processing, testing and data acquisition, and technical report writing.
Coursework or experience in acoustics, vibrations, or dynamics.
Familiarity with machinery and system noise sources and mitigation techniques.

Responsibilities

Perform acoustic design for propulsion plant and non-propulsion plant systems and components.
Design systems and components to identify and incorporate noise-control features that meet overall ship requirements.
Collaborate with internal Electric Boat component and systems departments, external component vendors, and other Electric Boat disciplines in Design-Build-Sustain teams.
Communicate noise requirements to collaborating organizations.
Develop acoustic calculations and specification requirements.
Review component vendor design submittals.
Conduct or participate in component noise testing at Electric Boat facilities, vendor facilities, and government laboratories.
Use commercial and in-house software tools to perform calculations and write reports.
Build productive relationships with internal and external customers, including collaborating engineering organizations, construction staff, government contractors, and the Navy customer.
Organize work to ensure project schedules and deadlines are met.