Robotics Engineer (Experienced)

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Robotics Engineering Group provides ongoing support to existing automation systems while driving innovation to meet emerging construction and business needs. This team develops robotic systems, selects hardware and software, leads implementation, and supports production activities. Members serve as subject matter experts for robotics and automation technologies across Electric Boat. You will help lead technology insertion projects, ensure requirements are met, perform capability testing, develop procedures, procure equipment, and support installation and operation of robotic systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or a related technical field such as Robotics, Automation, Industrial/Manufacturing, Welding, Facilities, Systems, Mechatronics, Controls, Mechanical, Maritime, Electrical, or Software Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of post‑graduate engineering experience
Knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Robotics/Automation, Mechatronics, Programming, Simulation, Systems, Controls, PLC/HMI, Software, Industrial/Facilities, Manufacturing, Cutting, Welding, Coatings/Preservation
Demonstrated project management or task‑lead experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
Ability to work independently while leading a team, vendors and internal organizations.
Ability to prioritize, execute and work well in a collaborative team environment.
Highly flexible, ready to lead, take initiative.
Candidate will transition from hands on robotic construction support to lab development and from strategic thinking to technical work.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing business cases, cost/benefit analyses, project budgets, and schedules
Experience leading teams and managing process, machine, or facility integration
Vendor engagement experience, including machine evaluation, development, and testing
Knowledge of robotics and industrial manufacturing processes
Experience with industrial fabrication, cutting, welding, coatings, automation, or robotics
Programming, simulation, or modeling experience
Experience with multi‑axis robotic arms (ABB, FANUC, Universal Robots)
Familiarity with 3D measurement systems
Knowledge of Groton or Quonset Point operations
Experience in shipbuilding or defense manufacturing
Understanding of PLC Ladder Logic or Visual Basic

Responsibilities

Identify automation and robotics opportunities across Quonset Point, Groton, and off‑site facilities
Perform technical feasibility studies, develop business cases, secure funding, and create project implementation strategies
Lead project management activities, including specifications, vendor scopes of work, vendor selection, purchase requisitions, and facilities integration while maintaining schedules and budgets
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor entry-level robotics engineers
Partner with vendors virtually, on-site, and at Electric Boat to develop, test, and accept custom robotic and automation solutions
Conduct hands-on onsite robotic development and capability testing
Develop system hardware, create software, program robotics systems, and write technical documentation
Implement systems and provide deck‑plate support for robotics and automation operations
Collaborate regularly with internal stakeholders—including Operations Management, Engineering, Program Offices, Facilities, Safety, Training, Maintenance and Planning
Serve as a lead subject matter expert interfacing directly with Navy customers