Mechanical Engineer I/II
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- Groton, CT
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 18
- 1 day ago
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Support submarine design, test, and construction, including SUBSAFE engineering assessments, shock qualification and testing, and fastener engineering.
- Coordinate shock qualification, review engineering drawings and test documentation, and support testing at Electric Boat, vendor, and subcontractor facilities.
What you need
- Requires a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Marine Engineering and 0-5 years of engineering experience.
- Must be willing to work nights or weekends when needed; travel may be required.
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
Mechanical EngineeringMarine Engineeringbolted connection designorganizational skillscommunication skills
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Mechanical Engineer I/II
Requisition ID
2026-19847
Location
US-CT-Groton
Seat Location
EB Groton Shipyard
Trade
Engineering
Shift
1st
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Overview
Engineers will support design, test, and construction efforts for the LOS ANGELES, OHIO, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Classes of Submarines.
There are four functional areas providing engineering support for Special Emphasis Programs (SUBSAFE/DSS-SOC) requirements, shock qualification requirements, underwater explosion (UNDEX) large vehicle shock test programs and fastener engineering.
Responsible for providing engineering assessment, oversight, and support required to satisfy the Contractual requirements for SUBSAFE engineered products. Technical oversight and development of SUBSAFE Program design products including SUBSAFE Program Instructions and Procedures. The position accomplishes work across multiple Submarine Classes and includes the following: New Construction, Planning Yard and Follow Yard support. Technical and programmatic assessment of SUBSAFE Engineering Reports (ER)/Change Notices (CN) for requisite SUBSAFE Design Reviews (SSDR) and deliverables. And includes support for Ship Specific Certification Audits and Supervisor of Shipbuilding and NAVSEA Functional audits. The position requires direct interface with other EB Engineering Organizations, EB Program Offices, the SUBSAFE Certification Organization, Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) and NAVSEA as required. Selected individuals will also be cross trained in SEP Deep Submergence Systems Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) work performed by the Dept.
Responsible for coordinating and tracking the shock qualification of equipment in all classes of submarines. These efforts include the following: performing standard mechanical stress calculations and comparisons of material properties to demonstrate shock resistance of equipment; conducting reviews of installation drawings, detailed drawings, shock test procedures and test reports; provide test support at Electric Boat, Vendor and Sub-contractor facilities.
Responsible for the concept, design, procurement, fabrication and installation of equipment into various underwater shock test vehicles. Shock Vehicle Test Programs supports test operations at a government shock test site and documentation of the test results.
Responsible for fastener issues associated with design and construction. Fastener Engineering involves providing guidance on calculation methods, drawing and specification requirements and fastener applications that include whole ship and company fastener issues.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Marine Engineering
0-5 years engineering experience.
Willingness to work nights or weekends when needed to support schedules.
Position may require travel.
Preferred:
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
Previous experience with bolted connection design
Skills
Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Candidate must be highly motivated, perform independently, as well as interact with other groups and organizations in an engineering environment.
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