Entry Level Engineer - Acoustics
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- New London, CT
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 2 days ago
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General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Develop acoustic calculations
- Develop specification requirements
- Review component vendor design submittals
- Conduct or participate in component noise testing
- Communicate noise requirements to other organizations
- Collaborate with internal Electric Boat departments and external component vendors
What you need
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Electrical engineering by December of 2027
- 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance
- An active SECRET clearance
- Experience or interest in fluid systems engineering, structural engineering, signal processing, testing and data acquisition and technical report writing
- Course work or experience in acoustics, vibrations, or dynamics
- Familiarity with machinery and system noise sources and mitigation techniques
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsacousticsvibrationsdynamicsfluid systems engineeringstructural engineeringsignal processingdata acquisitiontechnical report writingnoise mitigation techniques
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Entry Level Engineer - Acoustics
Requisition ID
2026-20940
Location
US-CT-New London
Seat Location
EB New London Facility
Trade
Engineering
Shift
1st
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
Ship Signatures Systems and Components engineers are responsible for the acoustic design of the propulsion plant and non-propulsion plant systems and components. This includes the design of systems and components to identify and incorporate noise control features to ensure the overall ship requirements are satisfied. The engineers in these groups work closely with both internal Electric Boat component and systems departments and the external component vendors. Collaboration between the Ship Signatures Systems and Components engineers and other Electric Boat disciplines in Design-Build-Sustain teams is a common job responsibility. The ability to effectively communicate the noise requirements to these other organizations is a critical skill. Job assignments include developing acoustic calculations, developing specification requirements, reviewing component vendor design submittals, and conducting or participating in component noise testing. Noise testing is performed at Electric Boat facilities, vendor facilities and government laboratories in support of ship construction.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Electrical engineering by December of 2027
0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance
Preferred:
An active SECRET clearance
Experience or interest in fluid systems engineering, structural engineering, signal processing, testing and data acquisition and technical report writing
Course work or experience in acoustics, vibrations, or dynamics
Familiarity with machinery and system noise sources and mitigation techniques
Skills
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are necessary for success as a ship signatures engineer. Developing productive relationships with internal and external customers is key, which may include collaborating engineering organizations, construction staff, government contractors and the Navy customer. Strong organizational skills to ensure project schedules and deadlines are met. Ability to utilize commercial and in house built software tools to perform calculations and write reports.
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