Opportunities are available for Electrical, Mechanical and other engineers within D465, the Electrical Components Department, to develop various engineered components for submarine applications working with other Electric Boat, Navy, and outside supplier personnel. Some of these components include electrical hull penetrators, outboard cable assemblies, power distribution hardware and secondary propulsion units/systems.
Some of the key responsibilities associated with this job include:
- Development of technical requirements
- Supplier oversight/project management
- Review of drawings and technical documentation: procedures, reports, technical manuals, specifications, etc.
- Leading meetings and presentations
- Associated project management activities
- Working with the customer (NAVY) as necessary
Successful candidates will be responsible for all aspects of their assigned components including:
- Understanding system/component operational needs and requirements
- Supporting development of associated technical documentation including:technical manuals operating instructions, ship system manuals, test forms, repair parts lists, procurement specifications, etc.
- Managing system and component interfaces including:electrical, structural, piping, and mechanical
- Supporting 3D model development and arrangement of systems and components
- Overseeing vendor design development, manufacturing, testing, and qualification
- Obtaining customer approval of designs and requirements via formal correspondence
- Construction engineering support on site in the shipyard(s) as required
Periodic overtime, or travel to Navy and supplier facilities may be required.
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 other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.
This is your opportunity to contribute to the design and construction of the next generation of US NAVY submarines!
QualificationsRequired:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, or Civil Engineering by May 2027
- 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Able to obtain and maintain a minimum of Secret clearance
Preferred:
- Experience working with suppliers/subcontractors
- A diverse knowledge of electrical engineering concepts
Skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment
- Driven to meet requirements on schedule and on budget while achieving the highest quality
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, or Civil Engineering by May 2027
- 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Able to obtain and maintain a minimum of Secret security clearance
- Experience working with suppliers or subcontractors
- Diverse knowledge of electrical engineering concepts
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to meet requirements on schedule and budget while maintaining high quality
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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.
