Quonset Point VIRGINIA Class Project Engineer (Experienced)

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department 460 Quonset Point Project Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated engineer to support VIRGINIA Class construction, with a specific focus on the VIRGINIA Payload Module (VPM). Department 460 Quonset Point resolves design issues, troubleshoots construction problems, provides technical support for manufacturing operations, verifies and certifies as-built dimensions and configurations, and implements process improvements. Its goal is to provide timely, high-quality engineering support for manufacturing, steel fabrication, and outfitting activities at the Quonset Point facility. The department also offers exposure to submarine design and construction, with opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and advancement. The Project Engineering team provides forward-deployed, rapid support to Operations and Planning, including resolution of urgent construction issues beyond the typical Deckplate Engineering role. The team leads development of Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plans (RAMPs) for VPM evolutions and ensures lessons learned from previous hulls are incorporated into future planning and build strategies. The role supports cross-functional coordination, continuous improvement of RAMP processes, alignment with evolving program requirements, and collaboration with Subsea and Seabed Warfare (SSW) project engineers. The selected candidate will provide on-site support for VIRGINIA Class products. This includes maintaining a proactive daily presence in production areas, building relationships with Operations customers, attending Operations agenda meetings, helping resolve work package issues, assessing build status against schedule, supporting construction readiness, RAMP and hotwash efforts, and coordinating Engineering support for schedule-critical evolutions. The position involves physical interfacing in manufacturing shops and on submarine modules, including climbing and accessing confined spaces.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering.
At least 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
Previous experience with the design, development, construction, and/or operation of submarine systems, components, or structures.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to perform independently and interact with other groups and organizations in a team environment.
Ability to physically interface in manufacturing shops and on submarine modules, including climbing and accessing confined spaces.
Knowledge of Teamcenter and Electronic Desktop applications.
Knowledge of VPM/SSW arrangement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with troubleshooting and technical problem solving.
Experience with structural design, evaluation, and/or construction.
Experience providing deck-plate engineering construction support.
Experience with task or project management.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site engineering support for VIRGINIA Class products, particularly the VIRGINIA Payload Module (VPM).
Maintain a proactive daily presence in production areas and build relationships with Operations customers.
Attend Operations agenda meetings and assist with resolving work package issues.
Assess build status relative to schedule and support construction readiness.
Support RAMP and hotwash efforts, including leading development of Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plans for VPM evolutions.
Coordinate Engineering support for schedule-critical evolutions.
Provide rapid support to Operations and Planning to resolve urgent construction issues.
Help incorporate lessons learned from previous hulls into future planning and build strategies.
Support cross-functional coordination, continuous improvement of RAMP processes, and alignment with evolving program requirements.
Collaborate with Subsea and Seabed Warfare (SSW) project engineers.
Contribute to resolution of design issues, troubleshooting construction problems, technical support for manufacturing, verification and certification of as-built dimensions and configurations, and process improvements.