O&RE Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Overhaul and Repair Engineering (O&RE) supports U.S. Navy fleet readiness by planning and executing overhaul, repair, and modernization work on active-duty SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, OHIO, and LOS ANGELES class submarines. The work spans technical planning and development of work documents through system testing and ship certification at Electric Boat’s shipyard and at other U.S. Navy shipyards and facilities. The role may involve travel to off-site submarine repair facilities.

O&RE is a multidisciplinary organization working with electrical, mechanical/piping, and structural systems and components. This position provides real-time technical leadership and problem resolution to skilled trades on the afternoon/evening shift. Engineers help address unforeseen shipboard conditions, adapt procedures to unique configurations, and account for fabrication, manufacturing, installation, and testing realities. The role is collaborative and fast-paced, with frequent interfaces across Electric Boat departments and with U.S. Navy personnel. On-the-job training and training from experienced engineers or subject matter experts are provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering.
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• Strong ability to solve technical problems and aptitude for learning and applying technical requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external organizations at multiple management levels.
• Highly motivated and well organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong fundamental understanding of engineering concepts and a basic understanding of the relationships between electronic, mechanical/piping, and structural systems and components.
• Willingness and physical ability to climb steep stairs and ladders to enter submarines and dry docks, ascend and descend scaffolding, and enter confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems aboard naval vessels.
• Demonstrated technical oversight during execution of authored work procedures.
• Flexibility to support critical work and schedule needs in a supportive team environment.
• Willingness to travel and support extended off-site assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization work by developing clear and concise procedures in technical work documents.
• Interpret shipbuilding specifications, military specifications and standards, maintenance requirements, construction drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Provide proactive, in-person support to shipyard execution efforts onboard submarines and throughout the shipyard.
• Troubleshoot hands-on and provide timely technical resolutions to execution roadblocks.
• Collaborate with O&RE system engineers and interfacing departments to ensure compliance with Shipyard and U.S. Navy procedures.
• Evaluate technical rationale to support approval of non-conforming conditions.
• Support testing and certification of systems affected by technical work documents.
• Assist with off-site projects at Electric Boat and U.S. Navy facilities.
• Develop an understanding of specific non-nuclear submarine areas and systems identified in technical work documents.

What This Job Offers

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