Mechanical Engineer Senior
About The Position
The Waterfront Mechanical Engineering department provides engineering and design construction support for VIRGINIA Class submarines across weapons, propulsion, and non-propulsion systems. Engineers support troubleshooting, problem resolution, technical evaluation of proposed modifications, design error correction, technical analysis, design integration, and development of technical work documents. The work supports VIRGINIA Class submarines and the maintenance and repair of commissioned ships. Waterfront Mechanical Engineers work with department colleagues and interface with shipyard test teams and trades, material suppliers, other engineering departments and organizations, outside engineering vendors, Navy shipyards, Navy forces afloat, the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and NAVSEA. They support a design-build team approach to submarine design and construction. The department provides engineering and design oversight for drawings, components, and systems, including valves installed on VIRGINIA Class submarines. This includes collaborating with other Electric Boat departments and the Electric Boat Design Union, supporting component procurement and manufacture, troubleshooting issues during new construction, and providing engineering support to the commissioned boat fleet.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, or Management Engineering.
- 5–9 years of mechanical engineering experience.
- Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.
- Highly motivated.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering.
- Knowledge of special emphasis programs (SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC, FBW).
- Experience using SPARS, ELCADD, JCALS, and Teamcenter.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering and design construction support for VIRGINIA Class submarine weapons, propulsion, and non-propulsion systems.
- Troubleshoot issues and support problem resolution during new construction and for commissioned ships.
- Evaluate proposed modifications and correct design errors.
- Perform technical analysis and design integration.
- Develop technical work documents.
- Provide engineering and design oversight for drawings, components, and systems, including submarine valves.
- Support procurement and manufacture of components.
- Collaborate with Electric Boat departments and the Electric Boat Design Union.
- Interface with shipyard teams and trades, suppliers, engineering organizations and vendors, Navy organizations, the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and NAVSEA.
- Support a design-build team approach to submarine design and construction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
