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The successful candidate will join the Accuracy Control & Optical Tool group supporting construction at the Groton facility, a dynamic and fast-paced work environment requiring prompt and technically sound dimensional control solutions in shipbuilding.
The Accuracy Control & Optical Tool team is responsible for all phases of the dimensional control process in shipbuilding: dimensional control requirement definition and work control, job planning, execution, processing and presentation of as-built data, and continuous improvement. Data gathered during the execution phase are used to develop cut lines, align and install ship components, support machining operations and fabrication work, pair major modules, inform subsequent construction decisions and support ship certification.
The job requires the Engineer to develop configuration controlled dimensional control documents and procedures, work with metrology Technicians to determine the proper tooling for the job, work with metrology Technicians to review site conditions for 3-dimensional surveys, and process as-built data for further shipyard direction or reporting, while working safely and with a high degree of
accuracy. Engineers routinely interface with the metrology Technicians, other engineering groups, Operations groups, Ship’s Management, other shipyards vendors and external customers. Therefore, the successful candidate must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
The successful candidate must be willing to travel occasionally to support ship schedules
QualificationsRequired:
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in civil or mechanical engineering or applied mathematics
- 0-1 years of post-graduate experience
Preferred:
- Previous experience working in shipbuilding, the construction industry or a manufacturing environment is desired
- Experience with 3-dimensional measurement instruments or as-built data collected via instruments in shipbuilding, such as laser trackers, Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) arms and digital photogrammetry, and/or standard optic equipment or surveying is preferred
- Military/Navy experience is preferred
- Previous experience with CAD is helpful
- Strong technical, communication and writing skills
- Advanced computer skills are required to support processing as-built shipyard data in Spatial Analyzer and Excel
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or applied mathematics
- 0–1 years of post-graduate experience
- Experience with Spatial Analyzer and Microsoft Excel for processing as-built shipyard data
- Strong technical, communication, and writing skills
- Previous experience in shipbuilding, construction, or manufacturing
- Experience with three-dimensional measurement instruments, laser trackers, CMM arms, digital photogrammetry, optical equipment, or surveying
- Military or Navy experience
- Previous CAD experience
What We Do
General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, constructs, and provides lifecycle support for submarines serving the U.S. Navy. Established in 1899, the company has a longstanding role in submarine design and construction. Its mission combines engineering, shipbuilding, and long-term support capabilities to deliver and sustain undersea vessels throughout their operational lifecycles in support of the U.S. Navy and national defense programs.
