Jobs at General Dynamics Electric Boat

Plans and leads Strategic Weapons System testing for Columbia-class submarines. Responsibilities include safety and tagout controls, test procedure review, data collection and certification, retesting, non-conformance tracking, cross-functional coordination, piping and tank testing, hydraulic operations, electrical integrity checks, and shift test direction. Requires 2+ years of systems testing or a mechanical/technical background, Secret clearance eligibility, and flexibility for shift work and travel between off-site locations.

Provides technical project management and weekend continuity support for Strategic Weapons System construction, installation, testing, and integration on Columbia-class submarines. Coordinates readiness, schedules, problem resolution, leadership communications, and continuous improvement across operations, planning, engineering, and program teams. Requires substantial submarine construction, testing, operations, or planning experience, project management skills, and the ability to work weekends and travel.

Develops solutions to operational and testing issues involving shipboard power distribution and propulsion control equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems, creating shipyard execution procedures, providing deck-plate support, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires work in office, shipboard, and shipyard environments, with occasional off-shift overtime and watchbill support.

Provides mechanical engineering assessment, oversight, and technical support for SUBSAFE products across submarine construction and maintenance programs. Reviews engineering reports, change notices, design reviews, procedures, and certification deliverables. Supports ship-specific certification audits and SUPSHIP/NAVSEA functional audits while coordinating with engineering, program, and certification organizations. The role may also support Deep Submergence Systems certification work and requires occasional schedule flexibility and travel.

Supports mechanical design, testing, and construction for submarine systems across multiple submarine classes. Performs stress calculations and material-property comparisons to assess shock resistance, reviews installation and detailed drawings, evaluates shock test procedures and reports, and provides testing support at company, vendor, and subcontractor facilities. Coordinates and tracks shock qualification activities while collaborating across engineering groups and external organizations. The role may require travel and occasional night or weekend work.

Manages enterprise change management processes, tools, business requirements, software and procedure updates across multiple programs. Coordinates projects, resources, roadmaps, milestones, and business commitments while facilitating cross-functional collaboration, developing business cases, assessing requirements, and delivering training. The role supports digital enterprise change processes and configuration management using tools such as Siemens Teamcenter and NX.

Provides systems and structural engineering support for commissioned Navy submarines and nuclear power training units. Resolves technical challenges, performs evaluations and calculations, reviews engineering products, and leads alteration packages supporting fleet modernization. Responsibilities include project management, technical quality, scheduling, budgeting, ship-check visits, communication, and coordination across engineering and design disciplines.

Develops configuration-controlled dimensional control documents and procedures for submarine construction. Coordinates tooling and site conditions for 3D surveys, processes as-built data, supports ship component alignment, fabrication, machining, certification, and construction decisions. Collaborates with metrology technicians, engineering and operations teams, ship management, vendors, shipyards, and customers. Requires Spatial Analyzer and Excel expertise, strong communication skills, and occasional travel.

Provides employee-facing support for benefits, retirement plans, leave, disability, enrollment, eligibility, and coverage issues. Coordinates carrier data feeds, validates files, supports annual enrollment, edits materials, conducts briefings, and coordinates vendors. Maintains procedures and controls, ensures regulatory compliance, resolves complex cases, and identifies process improvements. The role requires strong customer service, organization, data accuracy, Excel, database, presentation, and benefits administration experience.

Maintains hull-specific submarine stowage data in logistics information systems, researches part information, prepares delivery packages, and coordinates data validation with engineers, program representatives, warehouse, outfitting, and engineering teams. Tracks stowage change forms, evaluates design changes for stowage impacts, updates the Stowage Detail File, and reports review status. The role supports certification and turnover of stowage data to Ships Force and SUPSHIP.

Provides mechanical systems engineering support for commissioned Navy submarines and naval nuclear power training units. Responsibilities include resolving technical problems, conducting evaluations and calculations, reviewing engineering products, managing projects, supporting modernization, coordinating with engineering disciplines, and overseeing schedules, budgets, funding, ship checks, and technical quality.

Provides mechanical engineering support for submarine reactor plant maintenance, modernization, and mission readiness. Resolves technical challenges, performs evaluations and calculations, reviews engineering products, manages projects, coordinates ship checks, oversees technical quality, schedules, and budgets, and interfaces with engineering and design disciplines. The role also supports fleet modernization, technical writing, problem resolution, and communication with Navy stakeholders.

Develop and execute system- and component-level test procedures for submarine payload and launch-control systems. Build and maintain real-time simulators, simulations, and custom test equipment; participate in environmental testing; troubleshoot system issues; verify requirements; and prepare test reports. The role coordinates with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams while supporting qualification testing and special-project integration.

Manages Digital Enterprise program milestones, project plans, action items, metrics, presentations, and cross-functional initiatives supporting submarine design, construction, certification, and sustainment. The role coordinates with IT, business areas, customers, and external partners; drives issues to resolution; supports process innovation; and prepares formal communications. Candidates need project management, organizational, writing, presentation, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Lead development of the UK SSN(A) DC electric plant, supporting functional requirements, concept through detailed design, component integration, testing, commissioning, and oversight. The role collaborates with the UK Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems, and multidisciplinary engineering teams across UK project sites. This is a two-year foreign work assignment with potential extensions.

Administers Windows and Linux servers, desktops, software deployments, hardware, patches, Active Directory, and Group Policy on a classified DoD network. Hardens systems to DoD STIG standards, troubleshoots hardware and software, supports users, tests systems, implements security requirements, and collaborates on software integration. The role is fully onsite, requires flexible off-hours support, occasional air travel, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Design acoustic features for ship propulsion and non-propulsion systems, develop acoustic calculations and specifications, review vendor submissions, and support component noise testing. Collaborate with engineering teams, construction staff, vendors, government contractors, and Navy customers. Use software tools for calculations and technical reporting while ensuring noise requirements, project schedules, and ship signature goals are met.

Executes and leads Strategic Weapon System testing for Columbia-class submarines. Responsibilities include safety analyses, tagout and re-entry control, prerequisite certification, test data evaluation, procedure reviews, troubleshooting, retesting, non-conformance tracking, and coordination across test departments. The engineer may qualify as Test Director and support piping, tank, hydraulic, electrical, and electromechanical system testing, including extended shift work.

Oversee the COLUMBIA S1B Design Program, managing schedules, budgets, funding, manpower planning, technical work, purchase-order compliance, and emergent design issues. Coordinate with engineering, finance, purchasing, contracts, Naval Nuclear Laboratory, NAVSEA, and program leadership. Prepare program reports and presentations, monitor EVM metrics, and drive technical products to completion on schedule and within budget.

Performs technical accounting analysis, documents conclusions for complex contracts and leases under ASC 606 and ASC 842, supports monthly close, prepares technical accounting memoranda, and contributes to special projects while collaborating across departments to ensure US GAAP compliance.