D489 Main Propulsion Motor (MPM) - Experienced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Department 489 – COLUMBIA Class Integrated Power Systems (IPS) - is looking for an experienced engineer to lead procurement, design, manufacture, test, and delivery of main propulsion machinery (specifically the Main Propulsion Motor (MPM)) for the state-of-the-art electric drive propulsion system on the COLUMBIA Class submarine while mentoring a team of entry level engineers to develop them into experienced and effective senior engineers. A challenging system engineering opportunity exists within the IPS organization to support MPM shipboard integration by interfacing with mechanical/electrical design details, onsite construction/operations readiness, and qualification/production test troubleshooting. In addition, the team works with several suppliers to manage component development and provide technical and programmatic support throughout component design, manufacture, test, and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of related engineering experience
• Current DOD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Candidate must be highly motivated
• Experience working successfully both in a team environment and independently

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of technical drawing interpretation and GD&T
• Familiar with standard operating and/or test procedure development
• Knowledge of component integration to ship structures
• Operations/construction support experience
• Experience in submarine electronics or mechanical system development, integration, installation and test
• Project management skills with a working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem-solving techniques

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction of shipyard construction / test activities (e.g. assembly/test procedures, manufacture/test trouble shooting, technical requirement disposition’s, etc.)
• Participate in technical discussions with vendors, prime contractor and nuclear NAVY customers
• Provide oversight at vendor facilities and the compatibility test facility (CTF) in Philadelphia, PA to support component outfitting and installation
• Review internal documentation to ensure ship specification and procurement specification requirements are met
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in the fundamentals of technical rigor and completed staff work to properly develop complex equipment and meet

What This Job Offers

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