Systems Engineer Senior/Specialist/Principal

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

The VIRGINIA Class Propulsion Plant Fluid Systems and Components department includes five groups across reactor plant and steam plant fluid systems, steam valves and heat exchangers, pump engineered components, and test equipment. These groups are responsible for their respective piping systems, components, or test equipment assemblies. They develop technical solutions to construction and testing problems at new-construction shipyards and, as the lead design yard, maintain design and procurement requirements and oversee qualification testing, delivery, and construction integration. This work may include technical oversight and engineering recommendations for primary and sub-tier vendors.

The role involves frequent interaction with shipyard trades, test organizations, vendors, customers, government laboratories, prime contractors, and the Navy. Occasional travel to vendor facilities, up to 25%, may be required. An experienced mentor will be assigned, and on-the-job training is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technology degree.
• At least 5 years of professional, post-graduate engineering experience.
• Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization, self-motivation, a desire for continued learning, and a questioning attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Active DOD Secret clearance.
• Prior Naval Nuclear Program experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage proactively with shipyard trades and test organizations to prevent potential problems, overcome barriers, and support first-time quality and on-time work completion.
• Work with vendors remotely and on-site to develop and implement manufacturing process changes that address barriers and bottlenecks and support on-time in-yard delivery.
• Develop technical rationale and engineering recommendations for prime contractors (KAPL and BPMI) and the Navy to approve non-conformances.
• Design, maintain, and issue test equipment drawings, focusing on technical quality and end-user experience.
• Review test procedures to ensure test equipment meets required specifications and functionality.
• Conduct and facilitate feasibility studies and design development, and support on-hull implementation of system and component design changes to improve performance, acoustics, or manufacturability.
• Interact with component vendors, customers, and government laboratories, including occasional travel to vendor facilities of up to 25%.

What This Job Offers

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