Mechanical Engineer Senior / Specialist / Principal

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will serve as a Special Emphasis Programs (SEP) Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) Program Engineer, providing engineering assessment, oversight, and support to satisfy contractual requirements for SUBSAFE engineered products. The work spans multiple submarine classes and includes new construction, Planning Yard, and Follow Yard support.

The position provides technical oversight and develops SUBSAFE Program design products, including program instructions and procedures. It also assesses SUBSAFE Engineering Reports (ERs) and Change Notices (CNs) for required SUBSAFE Design Reviews (SSDRs) and deliverables, and supports ship-specific certification audits and Supervisor of Shipbuilding and NAVSEA functional audits. The role interfaces with EB Engineering Organizations, EB Program Offices, the SUBSAFE Certification Organization, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), and NAVSEA as required.

Selected individuals will also be cross-trained in the department’s Deep Submergence Systems Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering.
• At least 5 years of postgraduate engineering experience.
• Willingness to work nights or weekends when needed to support ship schedules.
• Position may require travel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Highly motivated, able to perform independently, and able to interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing and reviewing technical correspondence.
• Experience with military specifications and qualification programs.
• SUBSAFE experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering assessment, oversight, and support for contractual requirements related to SUBSAFE engineered products.
• Support work across multiple submarine classes, including new construction, Planning Yard, and Follow Yard activities.
• Provide technical oversight and develop SUBSAFE Program design products, including program instructions and procedures.
• Assess SUBSAFE Engineering Reports and Change Notices for required SUBSAFE Design Reviews and deliverables.
• Support ship-specific certification audits and Supervisor of Shipbuilding and NAVSEA functional audits.
• Interface with EB Engineering Organizations, EB Program Offices, the SUBSAFE Certification Organization, SUPSHIP, and NAVSEA as required.
• Cross-train in the department’s Deep Submergence Systems Scope of Certification work.

What This Job Offers

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