Focus Factory Structural Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Focus Factory Engineering department and will be primarily located on site at the BAE Focus Factory in Jacksonville, Florida. The engineer analyzes and troubleshoots construction issues during deck fabrication and outfitting for VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class Submarines. As the Design Yard, the position holds technical authority over construction at BAE that is on or related to submarine deck manufacturing.

The engineer provides technical resolutions for complex construction issues, which may require shop or shipboard investigation of units and decks at different stages of construction. The role adjudicates construction and vendor technical issues of varying urgency and severity, most commonly involving structural deviations. It requires proficient knowledge and strong technical understanding of welding and NDT requirements and procedures, as well as basic structural analysis and concepts.

Work primarily involves troubleshooting construction mistakes, correcting design deficiencies, and evaluating material discrepancies while supporting an aggressive construction schedule and maintaining technical and structural adequacy. The engineer regularly interfaces with BAE trades, construction and machine shop foremen, and engineering, as well as EB cognizant engineering, materials, planning, welding, shock, and analysis departments. The role also requires professional communication with Program Office personnel, management, the Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SoS), and the Government (NAVSEA). Significant use of Teamcenter is expected because the position primarily focuses on CLB construction; Teamcenter experience is desirable but not required. Time flexibility is required, and workload may call for occasional extended hours or weekend work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
• 1–5 years of postgraduate engineering experience.
• Proficient knowledge and strong technical understanding of welding and NDT requirements and procedures.
• Basic structural analysis and concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work and communicate professionally.
• Time flexibility to accommodate fluctuating workload, with occasional extended hours and/or weekend work.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to review and understand calculations and perform base-to-intermediate-level calculations.
• Technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and stay well organized.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to NX/Teamcenter.
• Construction experience.
• Military/Navy experience.
• Working knowledge of MRP, Electronic Desktop, Teamcenter, and PCM.
• Prior ship-check experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with FEA.
• Experience with technical publications regarding welding and inspection requirements.
• Experience working as a mentor.
• Knowledge of Special Emphasis programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot construction issues during submarine deck fabrication and outfitting for VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class Submarines.
• Provide technical authority for construction at BAE on or related to submarine deck manufacturing.
• Investigate complex construction issues in shops or aboard ships and develop technical resolutions.
• Adjudicate construction and vendor technical issues, particularly structural deviations.
• Troubleshoot construction mistakes, correct design deficiencies, and evaluate material discrepancies while maintaining technical and structural adequacy and supporting construction schedules.
• Coordinate with BAE trades, construction and machine shop foremen, engineering, and EB engineering and support departments to develop timely resolutions.
• Communicate professionally with Program Office personnel, management, the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and NAVSEA.
• Use Teamcenter for work focused primarily on CLB construction.

What This Job Offers

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