The Concept Formulation (CONFORM) team leads EB’s concept development work, including research and development (R&D) efforts, payload integration, capability insertion studies, warfare analysis, and the SSN(X) program.
We are seeking a technically strong, analytically driven engineer who wants to join our R&D team. This role blends engineering understanding with program coordination, budget management, and long-term strategic thinking. Initial responsibilities will focus on learning EB’s R&D ecosystem and supporting portfolio tracking; with growth, this role will transition into owning portions of the internal and external R&D portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support portfolio management of independent R&D (IR&D), university research collaborations, National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology (NIUVT), small business innovation research (SBIR), and/or other initiatives
- Build, maintain, and align R&D portfolios, spend plans, budgets, roadmaps, and technical progress tracking
- Coordinate with engineering departments to integrate technical advancements
- Facilitate cross-functional technical meetings; ensure deliverables, risks, cost, and schedule are fully visible and understood
- Prepare clear internal documentation, presentations, and portfolio summaries for leadership
- Identify opportunities for capability insertion and future platform integration
- Grow toward independently managing projects and representing R&D strategy within CONFORM
- Minimal local travel expected
Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- 2+ years of engineering or program office experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense
Preferred:
- Experience with R&D
- Experience working with different departments
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Interest in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to translate technical content for mixed audiences
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and track technical projects
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- 2+ years of engineering or program office experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense
- Experience with research and development
- Experience working with different departments
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.
