D497 Structural Engineer Sr/Spec/Princ

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

The Structural Engineer supports the design and analysis of submarine hull and external structures, including coordination with shipyard personnel and trades to ensure designs can be produced. Engineers work in teams organized by ship area or function to develop designs from established requirements. They use state-of-the-art computer methods and conventional hand calculations to conduct engineering analyses, and review designs from concept formulation through detailed models and design disclosure in a Design-Build-Sustain environment. The role also supports construction during the build phase, interfaces with a multifunction design team, and participates in Navy design reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil Engineering (structures) or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.
• Demonstrable proficiency in steel design, structural analysis, finite analysis, or other structural design and analysis-related skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering (structures) or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with finite element analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pressure hull shells and frames, bow and stern main ballast tanks, built-in tanks, hull and tank penetrations, external fairings, external foundations, bulkheads, and steering and driving control surfaces.
• Manage interface control and integration of attached external submersible vehicles.
• Develop designs from established requirements in teams organized by ship area or function.
• Perform engineering analyses, including submergence, fatigue, hydrodynamic flow loads, tank pressurization loads, and static and dynamic shock loading, using computer methods and conventional hand calculations.
• Review designs from concept formulation through detailed models to design disclosure in a Design-Build-Sustain environment.
• Support construction during the build phase.
• Interface with a multifunction design team and participate in Navy design reviews.
• Coordinate with shipyard personnel and trades to help ensure designs are producible.

What This Job Offers

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