Entry-Level Component Engineer – Switchboard & Relay Programs
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Groton, CT
- Posted
- Oct 27
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Support engineering, testing, and documentation activities for switchboard and relay components
- Assist in evaluating and resolving unexpected test findings
- Participate in developing, reviewing, and maintaining component requirements and technical documentation
- Support compatibility testing, data review, engineering evaluations, and design updates
- Review vendor engineering submittals and assist in providing technical disposition
- Work with shipyard personnel, test teams, and suppliers to ensure component integration and delivery
- Prepare technical communications, including memos, reports, and responses
- Support spare parts management, obsolescence evaluations, and fleet support requests
What you need
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- Ability to travel and work second shift as required
- Exposure to electrical power distribution, electrical protection, switchboards, relays, or similar systems (preferred)
- Experience with component testing, qualification, data analysis, or vendor coordination (preferred)
- Navy experience (military or civilian) (preferred)
- PMP certification or interest in pursuing (preferred)
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
electrical power distributionelectrical protectionswitchboardsrelayscomponent testingqualificationdata analysisvendor coordinationNavy experiencePMP certificationcommunicationorganizationproblem-solving
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Entry-Level Component Engineer – Switchboard & Relay Programs
Requisition ID
2026-21219
Location
US-CT-Groton
Seat Location
EB Groton Shipyard
Trade
Engineering
Shift
1st
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
Overview:
The Integrated Power Systems directorate is seeking an Entry-Level Component Engineer to support the Main Propulsion Switchboard (MP SWBD) and Protective Relay component programs. This role supports all phases of component lifecycle management—from design interpretation and qualification testing through construction support, fleet sustainment, and obsolescence management. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, collaborates well with others, and is motivated by solving complex engineering and integration challenges.
What You Will Do:
Support the engineering, testing, and documentation activities required to deliver switchboard and relay components that meet COLUMBIA program requirements
Assist in evaluating and resolving unexpected test findings at the IPS Component Test Facility (CTF) and at shipyard locations
Participate in developing, reviewing, and maintaining component requirements and technical documentation
Support compatibility testing, data review, engineering evaluations, and design update activities
Review vendor engineering submittals and assist in providing technical disposition
Assist in resolving component liabilities through testing, vendor support, or technical justification
Work with shipyard personnel, test teams, and suppliers to ensure proper component integration and delivery
Prepare technical communications, including memos, reports, and responses for Naval Reactors, NAVSEA, and the Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Support spare parts management, obsolescence evaluations, and fleet support requests
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Ability to travel and work second shift as required
Preferred Qualifications:
• Exposure to electrical power distribution, electrical protection, switchboards, relays, or similar systems
• Experience with component testing, qualification, data analysis, or vendor coordination
• Navy experience (military or civilian) preferred
• PMP certification or interest in pursuing
Skills
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple technical interfaces
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