Structural Engineer (Experienced/Senior, Specialist,Principal) – VPM/SSW

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports SSW/VPM Manufacturing Engineering. The Manufacturing Engineering department provides engineering and design support for submarine construction. This position requires that the Engineer work in a design, build, and sustainment environment to develop build strategies and conceptualize methods and fixtures required for fabricating and assembling submarine components, structures, ship’s systems and associated modules. The work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security. General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront of designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of post graduate engineering experience
A background in structural analysis and/or finite element analysis methods.

Nice To Haves

Construction support experience
Experience with GD&T
Working knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) standards and specifications

Responsibilities

Identification and development of methods and tools required by the shipbuilder
Structural analysis required to validate the design
Supporting the delivery of the tooling from procurement through shipyard implementation
Development of designs for tooling and fixtures
Preparation of Manufacturing Engineering Documents for sequence and alignment critical installations
Direct shipyard support
Daily interaction with related engineers/designers, shipyard trades, manufacturing vendors, and planning representatives from Groton, Quonset Point and Newport News