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General Dynamics Electric Boat

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Mechanical Engineer Senior

General Dynamics Electric Boat · Groton, Connecticut, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipDefense and Space Manufacturing
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In short

The engineer will provide technical support for VIRGINIA Class submarine systems, including troubleshooting, design integration, and technical analysis. They will collaborate with various departments and external stakeholders to oversee component design, procurement, and maintenance for both new construction and commissioned ships.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringMechanical engineering experienceAbove average written and verbal communicationTechnical work document developmentTroubleshooting and design error correctionIndependent work in engineering environment

ALSO MENTIONED

Master's degree in mechanical or marine engineeringSUBSAFE, DSS-SOC, FBW knowledgeSPARS, ELCADD, JCALS, Teamcenter

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical, or Management Engineering. A minimum of 5-9 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience is required.

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
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
3 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role

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

The posting, in full

The Waterfront Mechanical Engineering department provides engineering and design construction support for VIRGINIA Class submarines in a wide variety of weapons, propulsion and non-propulsion systems. Responsibilities of engineers include troubleshooting, problem resolution, technical evaluation of proposed modifications, design error correction, technical analysis, design integration, and development of technical work documents supporting VIRGINIA Class as well as maintenance and repair of commissioned ships. Engineers and designers interface within the department as well as with shipyard test, shipyard trades, material suppliers, other engineering departments and organizations, outside engineering vendors, Navy shipyards, Navy forces afloat, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and NAVSEA. Waterfront Mechanical Engineers will support a design build team approach to submarine design and construction. The department is responsible for a variety of components including valves installed on VIRGINIA Class submarines. Waterfront Mechanical Engineering’s role is to provide engineering and design oversight for drawings, components, and systems which includes engaging in a collaborative working relationship with various departments within Electric Boat as well as Electric Boats Design Union. Responsibilities include support of procurement and manufacture of components, troubleshooting issues during new construction as well as providing engineering support to the commissioned boat fleet.

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Overview

The Waterfront Mechanical Engineering department provides engineering and design construction support for VIRGINIA Class submarines in a wide variety of weapons, propulsion and non-propulsion systems. Responsibilities of engineers include troubleshooting, problem resolution, technical evaluation of proposed modifications, design error correction, technical analysis, design integration, and development of technical work documents supporting VIRGINIA Class as well as maintenance and repair of commissioned ships. Engineers and designers interface within the department as well as with shipyard test, shipyard trades, material suppliers, other engineering departments and organizations, outside engineering vendors, Navy shipyards, Navy forces afloat, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and NAVSEA. Waterfront Mechanical Engineers will support a design build team approach to submarine design and construction. The department is responsible for a variety of components including valves installed on VIRGINIA Class submarines. Waterfront Mechanical Engineering’s role is to provide engineering and design oversight for drawings, components, and systems which includes engaging in a collaborative working relationship with various departments within Electric Boat as well as Electric Boats Design Union. Responsibilities include support of procurement and manufacture of components, troubleshooting issues during new construction as well as providing engineering support to the commissioned boat fleet.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Marine or Aeronautical, or Management Engineering
  • 5-9 years of mechanical engineering experience

Preferred

  • Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering
  • Knowledge of special emphasis programs (SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC, FBW)
  • Experience using SPARS, ELCADD, JCALS, and Teamcenter

Skills

  • Above average written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.
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