Experienced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat•St. Marys, GA

About The Position

Department 706 provides life cycle support services to TRF Kings Bay for OHIO and COLUMBIA class submarines, focusing on facilities management, engineering services, and project management for infrastructure projects supporting current maintenance and preparation for COLUMBIA's arrival. The department is a growing, multidisciplinary team with a collaborative, dynamic, team-oriented approach. Using design-build methods, its engineers work with Operations, Design, Planning Yard, Test, and Program Office personnel, as well as United States Navy customers, including the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Naval Sea Systems Command, and submarine crews. The role supports mechanical, structural, civil, nuclear, and electrical engineering activities and may involve serving as a subject matter expert on key COLUMBIA systems. Tasking also includes development of support equipment for current and future submarine classes, including oversight, calculations, drawing development, customer collaboration, and vendor engagement through manufacturing. The position requires a willingness and physical ability to climb steep stairs and ladders, ascend and descend scaffolding, and access confined spaces within a submarine. The physical qualifications include color vision, pulling, and pushing. The work environment is inside.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Structural Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
At least 5 years of relevant post-graduation experience in the degreed subject.
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance, or capability to obtain one.
Strong foundational understanding of engineering concepts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Aptitude for problem resolution and facing new challenges.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work against deadlines or prioritize work assignments accordingly.
Willingness and physical ability to climb steep stairs and ladders, ascend and descend scaffolding, and access confined spaces within a submarine.
Color vision, pulling, and pushing.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience related to U.S. Navy ship maintenance and/or modernization.
Prior experience with commercial and military welding standards.

Responsibilities

Develop Selected Record Drawings for submarine alterations.
Interpret and translate shipbuilding specifications, maintenance requirements, and contractual requirements.
Provide deck-plate support and resolve emergent issues.
Develop technical rationale to support approval of nonconforming conditions.
Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines, including mechanical and civil engineering.
Support development of equipment for current and future submarine classes, including oversight, calculations, drawing development, customer collaboration, and vendor engagement through manufacturing.
Interface with Operations, Design, Planning Yard, Test, Program Office personnel, and Navy customers.