Experienced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

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

D471 Component Engineering provides technical support and problem resolution to the U.S. Navy for all commissioned submarine classes and directly supports maintenance and modernization of active-duty vessels. The group is team-focused and prioritizes training new engineers through structured learning and a robust mentorship program. The work offers variety, opportunity, and insight into the submarine life cycle and mission.

The role resolves a wide variety of technical challenges in direct support of the commissioned fleet’s day-to-day operation and maintenance. Tasks are limited in scope but provide direct benefit to the fleet. The engineer may also lead tasks supporting fleet modernization and increased capability, overseeing funding approval, ship-check visits, technical quality, schedules, budgets, and coordination with other engineering and design disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, marine, materials, or aerospace engineering.
• At least 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 team-focused skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in mechanical, marine, materials, or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with project management, obsolescence management, or planning.
• Technical writing experience.
• U.S. Navy experience.
• Prior mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Manage projects.
• Resolve problems.
• Review engineering products.
• Conduct technical evaluations and calculations.
• Oversee assigned tasks, 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: Senior