The VIRGINIA Class Propulsion Plant Test Equipment group is cognizant over support systems used to test the reactor plant and steam plant system's piping and components at Electric Boat's Groton Shipyard, Electric Boat's Quonset Point Manufacturing Facility, and the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department at Sub-Base New London. Cognizance over the support systems spans both the Virginia and the Los Angeles class of ships with this group support both new construction, and major overhaul availabilities that Electric Boat is contracted to perform. Additionally, the VIRGINIA Class Propulsion Plant Test Equipment group is responsible for assisting with any deckplate issues that arise during reactor plant and steam plant testing, which utilizes test equipment, and offering technically sound solutions.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- 0-4 years of post-graduate engineering experience
Preferred:
- Bachelor's of Science or higher in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Active DOD Secret clearance
- Prior Naval Nuclear Program experience
- Above average written and verbal communication skills
- Organization, self-motivation, desire for continued learning, and a questioning attitude
- An experienced mentor will be assigned to each engineer and on the job training is expected
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- 0-4 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Active Department of Defense Secret clearance
- Prior Naval Nuclear Program experience
- Above-average written and verbal communication skills
- Organization, self-motivation, continued learning, and a questioning attitude
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.
