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General Dynamics Electric Boat

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Mechanical Engineer Senior/Specialist/Principal

General Dynamics Electric Boat · Groton, Connecticut, United States

Full-timeHybrid5-10 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipDefense and Space Manufacturing
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In short

Engineers will support design, test, and construction efforts for various classes of submarines, ensuring compliance with SUBSAFE requirements. Responsibilities include conducting audits, developing design reports, and managing fastener engineering and underwater shock test programs.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Mechanical engineeringMarine engineeringSubmarine systemsBolted connection designSUBSAFE requirementsUnderwater explosion testingFastener engineeringInternal auditing

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Mechanical EngineeringMarine EngineeringSubmarineSUBSAFEUnderwater ExplosionUNDEXFastener EngineeringDesign ReviewCertificationAuditing

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Marine Engineering and possess at least 5 years of professional engineering experience. Previous experience with submarine systems and bolted connection design is preferred.

About the employer

General Dynamics Electric Boat

We deliver the advantage that protects our sailors, our families and our freedom.

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.

INDUSTRY
Defense and Space Manufacturing
COMPANY
Public Company
FOUNDED
1899
HEADQUARTERS
Groton, Connecticut
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Questions about this role

Is this General Dynamics Electric Boat role remote?
Tagged hybrid.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

Engineers will support design, test, and construction efforts for the LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Classes of Submarines. There are three functional areas providing engineering support for submarine safety (SUBSAFE) requirements, underwater explosion (UNDEX) large vehicle shock test programs and fastener engineering.

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Overview

Engineers will support design, test, and construction efforts for the LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Classes of Submarines.

There are three functional areas providing engineering support for submarine safety (SUBSAFE) requirements, underwater explosion (UNDEX) large vehicle shock test programs and fastener engineering.

Engineers are responsible for ensuring that all work performed on submarines comply with all SUBSAFE requirements. Responsibilities include conducting internal audits, training, developing “Design Review Procedure” booklets, developing class and ship design reports, developing and maintaining class SUBSAFE test form certification lists, developing the class submarine sea trail certification booklet/SUBSAFE certification audit plan, reviewing the submarine safety certification boundary book, as well as monitoring SUBSAFE deviations and waivers.

Engineers are responsible for the concept, design, procurement, fabrication and installation of equipment into various underwater shock test vehicles. Shock Vehicle Test Programs supports test operations at a government shock test site and documentation of the test results.

Engineers are responsible for fastener issues associated with design and construction. Fastener Engineering involves providing guidance on calculation methods, drawing and specification requirements and fastener applications that include whole ship and company fastener issues.

This position requires that the selected candidate be to work nights or weekends when needed to support schedules.

  • Position may require travel.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical or Marine Engineering.
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience.

Preferred

  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Previous experience with submarine systems
  • Previous experience with bolted connection design

Skills

  • Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
  • Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.

Physical Qualifications

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